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Pixels per inch to pixels per centimeter Conversion
1 pixels per inch (ppi) is equal to 0.3937007874 pixels per centimeter (ppcm).
1 ppi = 0.3937007874 ppcm
or
1 ppcm = 2.54 ppi
Formula
To convert a resolution from pixels per inch (ppi) to pixels per centimeter (ppcm), divide the resolution in pixels per inch by 2.54
r(ppcm) = r(ppi) / 2.54
Examples:
Convert 2400 pixels per inch to pixels per centimeter:
r(ppcm) = 2400ppi / 2.54 = 944.8818898 ppcm
Conversion table
| Pixels per inch (ppi) | Pixels per centimeter (ppcm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ppi | 0.393700787 ppcm |
| 2 ppi | 0.787401575 ppcm |
| 3 ppi | 1.181102362 ppcm |
| 5 ppi | 1.968503937 ppcm |
| 10 ppi | 3.937007874 ppcm |
| 20 ppi | 7.874015748 ppcm |
| 25 ppi | 9.842519685 ppcm |
| 72 ppi | 28.346456693 ppcm |
| 96 ppi | 37.795275591 ppcm |
| 150 ppi | 59.05511811 ppcm |
| 200 ppi | 78.74015748 ppcm |
| 300 ppi | 118.11023622 ppcm |
| 600 ppi | 236.220472441 ppcm |
| 1200 ppi | 472.440944882 ppcm |
| 2400 ppi | 944.881889764 ppcm |
| Pixels per centimeter (ppcm) | Pixels per inch (ppi) |
|---|---|
| 1 ppcm | 2.54 ppi |
| 2 ppcm | 5.08 ppi |
| 3 ppcm | 7.62 ppi |
| 5 ppcm | 12.7 ppi |
| 10 ppcm | 25.4 ppi |
| 20 ppcm | 50.8 ppi |
| 25 ppcm | 63.5 ppi |
| 72 ppcm | 182.88 ppi |
| 96 ppcm | 243.84 ppi |
| 150 ppcm | 381 ppi |
| 200 ppcm | 508 ppi |
| 300 ppcm | 762 ppi |
| 600 ppcm | 1524 ppi |
| 1200 ppcm | 3048 ppi |
| 2400 ppcm | 6096 ppi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert pixels per inch to pixels per centimeter?
Divide the value in pixels per inch by 2.54 to get the result in pixels per centimeter. For example, 5 ppi ÷ 2.54 = 1.968503937 ppcm.
How many pixels per centimeter are in 1 pixels per inch?
1 pixels per inch (ppi) is equal to 0.393700787 pixels per centimeter (ppcm).
How do I convert pixels per centimeter back to pixels per inch?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in pixels per centimeter by 2.54 to get the result in pixels per inch.
How accurate is the pixels 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:
