Pixels to Inches Converter

Use this pixels to inches converter for quick, precise sizing. Convert pixels to inches or inches to pixels. Set dots per inch to match screen or print needs.

Conversion Made Easy

This converter uses a simple rule. Inches equal pixels divided by dots per inch. Pixels equal inches multiplied by dots per inch. The default dots per inch is 96.

Pick a value that fits your target. Use 72 for older web assets. Use 96 for many screens. Use 300 for print.

How It Works

Here is what each field means.

• Pixels: Type the pixel count for a width or height. Use a positive number. Decimals work too.
• DPI: Enter dots per inch. The field starts at 96 by default. Use a positive value.
• Inches: Type the length in inches for reverse conversion. Use a positive number.

Here is what the result means.

• Pixels to inches shows the inch value with three decimals. It shows centimeters and millimeters too.
• Inches to pixels shows a rounded whole number. It shows the exact pixel value with two decimals.

Step by Step Use

Follow these steps.

Convert pixels to inches

1. Type the pixel value in Pixels.
2. Enter or confirm dots per inch.
3. Click Convert to Inches.
4. Or press Enter in the Pixels field.

Convert inches to pixels

1. Type the inch value in Inches.
2. Enter or confirm dots per inch.
3. Click Convert to Pixels.
4. Or press Enter in the Inches field.

Press Enter in the dots per inch field to run a conversion from the filled field.

Click Clear to reset all fields and set dots per inch to 96.

Tips for best results

• Use 300 dots per inch for print photos.
• Use 96 dots per inch for most screens.
• Use 72 dots per inch for older web assets.

Why You'll Love It

This converter saves time and removes guesswork. You get clear sizes for design, print and screen. Results update fast and stay consistent.

• Plan poster size from image pixels at 300 dots per inch.
• Check the maximum print size for a high resolution photo.
• Set slide images for presentations at 96 dots per inch.
• Estimate touch target size for a phone or tablet screen.
• Review website asset sizes using the 96 dots per inch rule.
• Plan scan settings by comparing inches and pixels.

Notes and limits

• Use positive numbers only.
• Dots per inch must be greater than zero.
• Screens often use pixels per inch instead of dots per inch in practice.
• Treat both terms the same in this converter.
• Browsers map one inch to 96 pixels in Cascading Style Sheets units.
• Set print scale to 100 percent for true size on paper.
• Inches round to three decimals in the result.
• Pixels round to the nearest whole number in the result.