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Dots per inch to dots per centimeter Conversion
1 dots per inch (dpi) is equal to 0.3937007874 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
1 dpi = 0.3937007874 dpcm
or
1 dpcm = 2.54 dpi
Formula
To convert a resolution from dots per inch (dpi) to dots per centimeter (dpcm), divide the resolution in dots per inch by 2.54
r(dpcm) = r(dpi) / 2.54
Examples:
Convert 300 dots per inch to dots per centimeter:
r(dpcm) = 300dpi / 2.54 = 118.1102362 dpcm
Conversion table
| Dots per inch (dpi) | Dots per centimeter (dpcm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpi | 0.393700787 dpcm |
| 2 dpi | 0.787401575 dpcm |
| 3 dpi | 1.181102362 dpcm |
| 5 dpi | 1.968503937 dpcm |
| 10 dpi | 3.937007874 dpcm |
| 20 dpi | 7.874015748 dpcm |
| 25 dpi | 9.842519685 dpcm |
| 72 dpi | 28.346456693 dpcm |
| 96 dpi | 37.795275591 dpcm |
| 150 dpi | 59.05511811 dpcm |
| 200 dpi | 78.74015748 dpcm |
| 300 dpi | 118.11023622 dpcm |
| 600 dpi | 236.220472441 dpcm |
| 1200 dpi | 472.440944882 dpcm |
| 2400 dpi | 944.881889764 dpcm |
| Dots per centimeter (dpcm) | Dots per inch (dpi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpcm | 2.54 dpi |
| 2 dpcm | 5.08 dpi |
| 3 dpcm | 7.62 dpi |
| 5 dpcm | 12.7 dpi |
| 10 dpcm | 25.4 dpi |
| 20 dpcm | 50.8 dpi |
| 25 dpcm | 63.5 dpi |
| 72 dpcm | 182.88 dpi |
| 96 dpcm | 243.84 dpi |
| 150 dpcm | 381 dpi |
| 200 dpcm | 508 dpi |
| 300 dpcm | 762 dpi |
| 600 dpcm | 1524 dpi |
| 1200 dpcm | 3048 dpi |
| 2400 dpcm | 6096 dpi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert dots per inch to dots per centimeter?
Divide the value in dots per inch by 2.54 to get the result in dots per centimeter. For example, 5 dpi ÷ 2.54 = 1.968503937 dpcm.
How many dots per centimeter are in 1 dots per inch?
1 dots per inch (dpi) is equal to 0.393700787 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
How do I convert dots per centimeter back to dots per inch?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in dots per centimeter by 2.54 to get the result in dots per inch.
How accurate is the dots per inch to dots per centimeter 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:
