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Pixels per centimeter to dots per centimeter Conversion
1 pixels per centimeter (ppcm) is equal to 1 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
1 ppcm = 1 dpcm
or
1 dpcm = 1 ppcm
Formula
To convert a resolution from pixels per centimeter (ppcm) to dots per centimeter (dpcm), multiply the resolution in pixels per centimeter by 1
r(dpcm) = r(ppcm) × 1
Examples:
Convert 2400 pixels per centimeter to dots per centimeter:
r(dpcm) = 2400ppcm × 1 = 2400 dpcm
Conversion table
| Pixels per centimeter (ppcm) | Dots per centimeter (dpcm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ppcm | 1 dpcm |
| 2 ppcm | 2 dpcm |
| 3 ppcm | 3 dpcm |
| 5 ppcm | 5 dpcm |
| 10 ppcm | 10 dpcm |
| 20 ppcm | 20 dpcm |
| 25 ppcm | 25 dpcm |
| 72 ppcm | 72 dpcm |
| 96 ppcm | 96 dpcm |
| 150 ppcm | 150 dpcm |
| 200 ppcm | 200 dpcm |
| 300 ppcm | 300 dpcm |
| 600 ppcm | 600 dpcm |
| 1200 ppcm | 1200 dpcm |
| 2400 ppcm | 2400 dpcm |
| Dots per centimeter (dpcm) | Pixels per centimeter (ppcm) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpcm | 1 ppcm |
| 2 dpcm | 2 ppcm |
| 3 dpcm | 3 ppcm |
| 5 dpcm | 5 ppcm |
| 10 dpcm | 10 ppcm |
| 20 dpcm | 20 ppcm |
| 25 dpcm | 25 ppcm |
| 72 dpcm | 72 ppcm |
| 96 dpcm | 96 ppcm |
| 150 dpcm | 150 ppcm |
| 200 dpcm | 200 ppcm |
| 300 dpcm | 300 ppcm |
| 600 dpcm | 600 ppcm |
| 1200 dpcm | 1200 ppcm |
| 2400 dpcm | 2400 ppcm |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pixels per centimeter to dots per centimeter?
Multiply the value in pixels per centimeter by 1 to get the result in dots per centimeter. For example, 5 ppcm × 1 = 5 dpcm.
How many dots per centimeter are in 1 pixels per centimeter?
1 pixels per centimeter (ppcm) is equal to 1 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
How do I convert dots per centimeter back to pixels per centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in dots per centimeter by 1 to get the result in pixels per centimeter.
How accurate is the pixels per centimeter to dots per centimeter conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1 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:
