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Pixels per inch to dots per centimeter Conversion
1 pixels per inch (ppi) is equal to 0.3937007874 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
1 ppi = 0.3937007874 dpcm
or
1 dpcm = 2.54 ppi
Formula
To convert a resolution from pixels per inch (ppi) to dots per centimeter (dpcm), divide the resolution in pixels per inch by 2.54
r(dpcm) = r(ppi) / 2.54
Examples:
Convert 2400 pixels per inch to dots per centimeter:
r(dpcm) = 2400ppi / 2.54 = 944.8818898 dpcm
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pixels per inch to dots per centimeter?
Divide the value in pixels per inch by 2.54 to get the result in dots per centimeter. For example, 5 ppi ÷ 2.54 = 1.968503937 dpcm.
How many dots per centimeter are in 1 pixels per inch?
1 pixels per inch (ppi) is equal to 0.393700787 dots per centimeter (dpcm).
How do I convert dots per centimeter back to pixels per inch?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in dots per centimeter by 2.54 to get the result in pixels per inch.
How accurate is the pixels 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:
