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Dots per centimeter to pixels per inch Conversion
1 dots per centimeter (dpcm) is equal to 2.54 pixels per inch (ppi).
1 dpcm = 2.54 ppi
or
1 ppi = 0.3937007874 dpcm
Formula
To convert a resolution from dots per centimeter (dpcm) to pixels per inch (ppi), multiply the resolution in dots per centimeter by 2.54
r(ppi) = r(dpcm) × 2.54
Examples:
Convert 2400 dots per centimeter to pixels per inch:
r(ppi) = 2400dpcm × 2.54 = 6096 ppi
Conversion table
| Dots per centimeter (dpcm) | Pixels per inch (ppi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpcm | 2.54 ppi |
| 2 dpcm | 5.08 ppi |
| 3 dpcm | 7.62 ppi |
| 5 dpcm | 12.7 ppi |
| 10 dpcm | 25.4 ppi |
| 20 dpcm | 50.8 ppi |
| 25 dpcm | 63.5 ppi |
| 72 dpcm | 182.88 ppi |
| 96 dpcm | 243.84 ppi |
| 150 dpcm | 381 ppi |
| 200 dpcm | 508 ppi |
| 300 dpcm | 762 ppi |
| 600 dpcm | 1524 ppi |
| 1200 dpcm | 3048 ppi |
| 2400 dpcm | 6096 ppi |
| Pixels per inch (ppi) | Dots per centimeter (dpcm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ppi | 0.393700787 dpcm |
| 2 ppi | 0.787401575 dpcm |
| 3 ppi | 1.181102362 dpcm |
| 5 ppi | 1.968503937 dpcm |
| 10 ppi | 3.937007874 dpcm |
| 20 ppi | 7.874015748 dpcm |
| 25 ppi | 9.842519685 dpcm |
| 72 ppi | 28.346456693 dpcm |
| 96 ppi | 37.795275591 dpcm |
| 150 ppi | 59.05511811 dpcm |
| 200 ppi | 78.74015748 dpcm |
| 300 ppi | 118.11023622 dpcm |
| 600 ppi | 236.220472441 dpcm |
| 1200 ppi | 472.440944882 dpcm |
| 2400 ppi | 944.881889764 dpcm |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert dots per centimeter to pixels per inch?
Multiply the value in dots per centimeter by 2.54 to get the result in pixels per inch. For example, 5 dpcm × 2.54 = 12.7 ppi.
How many pixels per inch are in 1 dots per centimeter?
1 dots per centimeter (dpcm) is equal to 2.54 pixels per inch (ppi).
How do I convert pixels per inch back to dots per centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in pixels per inch by 2.54 to get the result in dots per centimeter.
How accurate is the dots per centimeter to pixels per inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 2.54 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
