Convert Dots per Centimeter to Pixels per Inch
1 dot per centimeter = 2.54 pixels per inch. Multiply the number of dots per centimeter by 2.54.
1 dpcm = 2.54 ppi
Multiply the number of dots per centimeter by 2.54.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
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Dots per Centimeter to Pixels per Inch table
| Dots per Centimeter | Pixels per Inch |
|---|---|
| 1 dpcm | 2.54 ppi |
| 2 dpcm | 5.08 ppi |
| 3 dpcm | 7.62 ppi |
| 4 dpcm | 10.16 ppi |
| 5 dpcm | 12.7 ppi |
| 10 dpcm | 25.4 ppi |
| 20 dpcm | 50.8 ppi |
| 25 dpcm | 63.5 ppi |
| 50 dpcm | 127 ppi |
| 100 dpcm | 254 ppi |
| 500 dpcm | 1,270 ppi |
| 1000 dpcm | 2,540 ppi |
Dots per Centimeter to Pixels per Inch in your head
Multiply by 5, then divide by 2.
That lands within 2% of the exact value.
10 dpcm → 25 ppi in your head, 25.4 ppi exactly.
About these units
The dot per centimeter (dpcm) is a metric unit of image resolution, equal to 2.54 dots per inch.
The pixel per inch (ppi) is an imperial unit of image resolution, equal to 1 dots per inch.
Going the other way, 1 pixel per inch = 0.39370079 dots per centimeter. Print resolution is quoted in dots or pixels per inch in the US and per centimetre in much of Europe. 300 DPI, the usual target for sharp photo prints, is about 118 dots per centimetre.
Frequently asked
- How many pixels per inch are in a dot per centimeter?
- 1 dot per centimeter = 2.54 pixels per inch.
- How do you convert dots per centimeter to pixels per inch?
- Multiply the number of dots per centimeter by 2.54.
- What is 10 dpcm in ppi?
- 10 dpcm = 25.4 ppi.