Pixels to Inches
Convert pixels to inches at any DPI. Free, and nothing to install.
Common values at 300 DPI
| Pixels | Inches |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.333 |
| 300 | 1 |
| 500 | 1.667 |
| 800 | 2.667 |
| 1,000 | 3.333 |
| 1,200 | 4 |
| 1,920 | 6.4 |
| 3,000 | 10 |
72–96 is typical for screens, 150 for everyday prints, 300 for quality prints.
At 300 DPI, 1 inch is 300 pixels and 1 cm is 118.1 pixels.
Pixels to Inches tells you how large a number of pixels comes out in inches. A pixel has no fixed size, so the answer depends on DPI, the number of pixels per inch: divide the pixels by the DPI. Type a value in any box and the others follow, including centimeters and millimeters.
How to use Pixels to Inches
- 1
Enter the pixels
Type the number of pixels.
- 2
Choose a DPI
Pick a common value or type your own.
- 3
Read the result
See inches, centimeters and millimeters straight away.
What it does
- Works in every direction
- Type in any box and the others update.
- Any DPI
- Common values one tap away, or type your own.
- Handy table
- Common values at your chosen DPI.
Questions
How do I convert pixels to inches?
Divide the pixels by the DPI. For example, 3000 pixels at 300 DPI is 3000 ÷ 300 = 10 inches.
How many pixels are in an inch?
As many as the DPI: 96 at 96 DPI, 300 at 300 DPI. A pixel has no fixed physical size.
Which DPI should I use?
Use 300 for quality prints and 150 for everyday prints. For screens, 96 is the usual web assumption, and 72 is an older convention.