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Pixels per centimeter to dots per inch Conversion
1 pixels per centimeter (ppcm) is equal to 2.54 dots per inch (dpi).
1 ppcm = 2.54 dpi
or
1 dpi = 0.3937007874 ppcm
Formula
To convert a resolution from pixels per centimeter (ppcm) to dots per inch (dpi), multiply the resolution in pixels per centimeter by 2.54
r(dpi) = r(ppcm) × 2.54
Examples:
Convert 2400 pixels per centimeter to dots per inch:
r(dpi) = 2400ppcm × 2.54 = 6096 dpi
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pixels per centimeter to dots per inch?
Multiply the value in pixels per centimeter by 2.54 to get the result in dots per inch. For example, 5 ppcm × 2.54 = 12.7 dpi.
How many dots per inch are in 1 pixels per centimeter?
1 pixels per centimeter (ppcm) is equal to 2.54 dots per inch (dpi).
How do I convert dots per inch back to pixels per centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in dots per inch by 2.54 to get the result in pixels per centimeter.
How accurate is the pixels per centimeter to dots 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:
