Dots per Inch (DPI) to Pixels per Centimeter
1 dpi = 0.3937007874 px/cm
How to convert dots per inch (dpi) to pixels per centimeter
Enter the value in dots per inch (dpi) (dpi) above and the equivalent in pixels per centimeter (px/cm) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when preparing print files: print shops want 300 DPI, screens show 96 DPI.
- Print quality standard: 300 DPI → that is 118.110236 px/cm in pixels per centimeter.
- CSS reference screen resolution: 96 DPI → that is 37.795276 px/cm in pixels per centimeter.
Typical situations: comparing phone screens and camera sensors in megapixels; sizing images for web without wasting bandwidth.
You can also convert in the other direction: Pixels per Centimeter to Dots per Inch (DPI)
Dots per Inch (DPI) to Pixels per Centimeter conversion table
| Dots per Inch (DPI) (dpi) | Pixels per Centimeter (px/cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 5 | 1.968504 |
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685039 |
| 100 | 39.370079 |
Watch out for
- PPI (pixels per inch of a sensor/screen) vs DPI (dots per inch of a printer) are related but not identical
- Megapixels do not equal quality: sensor size and lens matter as much
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels per centimeter is 1 dots per inch (dpi)?
1 dots per inch (dpi) = 0.393701 pixels per centimeter.
What is the formula to convert dots per inch (dpi) to pixels per centimeter?
The formula is: px/cm = dpi × 0.393701.
What is 10 dots per inch (dpi) in pixels per centimeter?
10 dots per inch (dpi) = 3.937008 pixels per centimeter.