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