Pixels per Centimeter to Dots per Inch (DPI)
1 px/cm = 2.54 dpi
How to convert pixels per centimeter to dots per inch (dpi)
Enter the value in pixels per centimeter (px/cm) above and the equivalent in dots per inch (dpi) (dpi) 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: Dots per Inch (DPI) to Pixels per Centimeter
Pixels per Centimeter to Dots per Inch (DPI) conversion table
| Pixels per Centimeter (px/cm) | Dots per Inch (DPI) (dpi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
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 dots per inch (dpi) is 1 pixels per centimeter?
1 pixels per centimeter = 2.54 dots per inch (dpi).
What is the formula to convert pixels per centimeter to dots per inch (dpi)?
The formula is: dpi = px/cm × 2.54.
What is 10 pixels per centimeter in dots per inch (dpi)?
10 pixels per centimeter = 25.4 dots per inch (dpi).