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Convert Pixels to Inches

How do you convert pixels to inches?

  1. Find the dimensions of your digital image in pixels (see how).
  2. Find the DPI value of your monitor or your laptop screen(see how).
  3. Select your DPI value from dropdown or enter a custom value if yours is not listed.
  4. Insert your image dimensions in Pixels on specified boxes.

Looking for Inches to Pixels converter?

How to find DPI of your screen?

The easiest way to find your display DPI is to take a ruler or a measuring tape to measure the red portion of the screen from the right. Go to size chart below to find DPI resolution of your display. The most common value is 75 DPI for most of monitors.

Uncommon measurement? Calculate DPI below.

Take measurements here!
Measurement Screen DPI
3 inches 100 DPI
3 ¼ inches 92 DPI
3 ½ inches 85 DPI
3 ¾ inches 80 DPI
4 inches 75 DPI
4 ¼ inches 70 DPI
4 ½ inches 66 DPI
4 ¾ inches 63 DPI
5 inches 60 DPI

What is a pixel, what is an inch?

Pixel definition provided by Dictionary.com

A pixel is the smallest element of an image that can be individually processed in a video display system.

Inch definition provided by Dictionary.com

An inch is a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.

When you have to convert pixels to inches?

Usually, converting pixels to inches is a good way to see how your images will look to a different screen or projector. If you have a presentation, and you want to add some images in that presentation, you may want to see how this image will show on the projector that you will use. Knowing the width and height of the image (in pixels) that we will use in the presentation, we can calculate the image width and height in inches, to make an idea how it will be displayed on the projector or another display, bigger or smaller.

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  2. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    SO easy! Makes defining image size in Lightroom, which uses ONLY pixels a breeze; no need to send to PhotoShop to get the inches!
    Reply

  6. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    I am trying to prepare a template for 2-3/4″ wide labels using Excel computer program

    The grids in Excel Read 8.09 and 98 pixels

    How can I calculate adjusting the Column spaced to inches to so I then type in label information and then print the Avery
    Labels ok them on the HP Ink jet Printer

    I have package Avery pre glued 2-3/4 x 1″ Avery labels 33 to a page but no template
    Can you help bye converting pixels to inches ? Thank you

    Reply

  7. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Hey all y’all, I found a tool that converts Pixels to Inches.

    I used it to successfully convert a wiring diagram to print out on an 8½ x 11 sheet of typing paper.

    Reply

  9. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Hi,
    I want to draw an image of size 9x7cm on samsung LED pc monitor, whose resolution is set to 1920×1080. Pc monitor size is diagonally 21.5 inch.
    I want to calculate as how many pixels is needed to draw that image.

    Also I mean that image size is in cm, i need to mention that size in pixels
    Can anyone help ?

    Thanks in advance.

    Thrushitha

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    • Hi Thrushitha,

      First you need to find out your monitor DPI, either by using DPI Finder from above, or looking into your pc settings.

      Then you can convert Inches to Centimeters to match your requirements.

      As an example, if your monitor has 60 DPI, then your sizes in pixels will be approximately: 213×165 px.

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      • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

        Thank you. In Monitor specifications, they have not mentioned its DPI. I use Samsung LED monitor, model : S22F355FHW

        If i go through an expression (which i found on some discussion forum) , i get 102 as dpi. But if i go through this site in measuring red bar i found 3.6inch = 83 dpi.

        Expression what i followed is

        Resolution set = 1920 * 1080
        = 16 : 9

        we have width = 16x and height = 9x

        Screen measurement along diagonal = 21.5 inches

        Therefore, we have (16x * 16x) + (9x * 9x) = 21.5 * 21.5
        337x^2 = 462.25
        x^2 = 1.37166

        Therefore x = 1.17118

        Hence width =16x = 18.7389
        height = 9x = 10.5406

        Therefore Area = width * height
        area = 197.5192878

        PPI = Sqrt of ((1920*1080)/(area))
        = 102 pixels

        I found this expression in one of the sites when they are speaking about DPI calculation
        Can you please suggest me, which value is right

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        • Hi Thrushitha,

          I don’t really understand what you want to accomplish…

          You want to draw an image of 9x7cm that will be displayed on your monitor, or that size should be when printed?

          If you draw the picture at 9x7cm on your screen, then display it on a projector or another display, the sizes will change, because the other devices might not have the same DPI as the monitor you’re working on.

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          • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

            Hi,
            I am sorry for confusing you. First i need to know what is the dpi of my monitor. (Samsung LED monitor, model : S22F355FHW). Then after knowing it i want to know how many pixels are used to draw an image say 9 x 7 cm.

            If i know what is dpi, then it ll be easy to caluculate number pixels for my respective images

            To know DPI, one method was to use that RED BAR in this website and another was by using expression.

            By red bar, i measured red bar using scale which resulted in 3.6inch = 83 dpi.
            By using expression, (explained in earlier chat), i got 102 dpi.

            I want to know which is right.

          • The formula is correct. I tested it with two monitors and a mobile phone display, and it gives me the exact result as when using the measurements of the red bar.
            Are you sure you have the measured the red bar correctly in inches? For a DPI of 102, it should have between 2.92 and 2.94 inches.

          • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

            Yes sir. I am using measuring tape (tailor) 60 inches in length , to measure red bar. I am getting 3.6inches .
            on led monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution set.

          • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

            Hi,

            I went through that link and found my monitor resolution is 1536 x 864. when I use this value in my expression, i find PPI = 82 , which is almost equivalent to this red bar calculation 83.

            In my system configuration, it is showing resolution as 1920x 1080 at 125%.
            but with 100%, that link shows 1920 x 1080 and red bar measures about 2.9 inch thats equal to 103 dpi. whixh is equal to my expression calculation also. now i got clear idea about ppi and resolution.
            U helped me a lot.
            Thanks a ton sir :-)

  10. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    so, if i create an image on my phone (which i have calculate from your site is 150dpi) and its size is 4500 on the longest side (30 inches) why is it when i send an email to a computer (75dpi) and print it, it doubles to 60 inches? why is there not a standard? like and inch is an inch. why does it vary so?
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    • Rated 4 / 5 stars.

      Hi Nicky,

      The DPI varies from one device to another, so that’s why you’re getting different results.

      Also, you should calculate based on the output device DPI (in this case, the printer).

      Reply

  11. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    I just don’t get this…I need to submit a photo and this is the request: The .jpeg should be 6 inches on the longest side, 72DPI

    I don’t see dpi on my resizing, just % and pixels. Usually, submissions are supposed to be at 1920 pixels minimum, but that makes my image HUGE according to this converter. Under properties on my photo, it does show it set at 300dpi, but of course I don’t know how to change that, or if it matters, since the image will be viewed on the judges computer. Can anyone help me using very simple terms?

    Reply

  12. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    I want total document of less than 500kb & document width of 820px, night of 842px. According to your dimensions it will be ok for 75 dpi. Actually is more than 500kb. Suggest me.
    Reply

  13. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    In an application I have uploaded 544×144 size signature instead of 160×40 is there any problem in the size of photo I uploded
    Reply

    • Rated 4 / 5 stars.

      If the application know to resize the signature it should be ok. It will not be the same aspect ratio, but it’s close enough. You can check our Aspect Ratio calculator to make sure it has the same aspect ratio when you scale down you signature photo.
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  14. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Hi,

    Your website is really helpfull.

    But please can you please tell me the formula of how you calculate dpi

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    • Hi Fahim, glad you enjoy it.

      About your question..
      The formula to calculate pixels into inches is: Pixels / DPI = Inches
      From this formula we can extract DPI as: DPI = Pixels / Inches

      Hope it helps. If you have further questions, I’m here.
      Have a nice day,
      Jeffrey

      Reply

  15. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    This is an extraordinarily helpful and educational website for novices like me. Thank you.
    Reply

  16. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Image Submission requirements: The image submission must be a TIFF image of 300 DPI, picture size of 8″ x 10″, and submitted on a DVD.
    I can easily convert my JPEG image (that average 5+ MB File size) to a TIFF image, with an average of 15+ MB File size, but how do you size the picture to a print size of 8″ x 10″, and at 300 DPI?
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      • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

        In Photoshop click on TOOLS and where it shows a capital T ,click on it to highlight it which it opens a bat at the top of PC which shows another Capital T and in the box it says PIXELS I want it to say inches
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        • I checked my Photoshop install and you cannot change to inches. You can at most to change to millimeters.
          Photoshop menu > Preferences > Units & Rulers > Change to Millimeters.
          You could use an online tool to convert millimeters to inches I think.

          Reply

  17. Rated 4 / 5 stars.

    The red bar measures 2 and 7/8″ on my screen. Can you please
    tell me what my DPI is ? It must be more than 100.
    Thanks
    Reply

    • Hi Nagaraj.
      If I’m right, 2 7/8” should be 2.88 inches in decimals. In this case, your DPI is 104.
      You could use the DPI calculator from the left of the table for uncommon measurements like this one.
      Hope it helps.

      Reply

  18. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    I am trying to measure a paved shoulder of a highway. Is there away to determine how many feet? I got 2.5 inches but I’m sure it is more
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    • Hi Beverly,
      We could try. Can you provide me the DPI of your screen and the measurement in pixels from your photo?
      Thank you!

      Reply

  19. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Could you calculate my DPI as well?
    I got 2 inches exactly for my measurement of the area.
    Any help would be appreciated! Thank you for this converter :)
    Reply

    • Hi Shantal,

      Your DPI value is 150.
      Stay tuned, I will release the new version of the converter soon and you will have the option to calculate the DPI value by yourself.

      Have a fantastic year,
      Jeffrey!

      Reply

  20. Rated 4 / 5 stars.

    I like that you can measure with a ruler directly on the screen to find out DPI. My monitor appears to have 85 DPI. Very useful this information. Thanks!
    Reply

  22. Rated 4 / 5 stars.

    Great app. I was able to calculate the size of a banner that I had to print very easily.
    Reply

    • That’s a very interesting approach Todd. Glad it was useful. For my curiosity, what was your banner size?

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      • It has 235×40 inches, and I had to make it in PhotoShop at 14.100×2.400px. That was a complete challenge for my laptop.

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  23. Rated 3 / 5 stars.

    I may be a little confused. When I measured the red area I got 2 5/8 inches. Does that seem right? If so, what would my DPI be? Thanks for your help!
    Reply

    • Hi Joann,

      Your DPI is 114.

      For the moment the converter doesn’t know how to convert any other DPI’s than the preset ones. I will update the converter soon, and you should be able to calculate the DPI value by yourself and type other DPI values to convert your dimensions into inches.

      Tell me your values in pixels and I’ll do the conversion for you.

      Thank you for your feedback,
      Jeffrey

      Reply

  24. Rated 5 / 5 stars.

    Saved my day! I’m glad that I found this converter. It saved me… had to convert about 100 pictures from pixels to inches.
    Reply

    • Glad that helped you Jack. To make it easier you could use the formula in excel to automate the process. The formula for the conversion is: Pixels / DPI = Inches

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      • Rated 5 / 5 stars.

        I have kind of craft thing made out of paper with lot of curve forms on it. I like to have drawing of the the item for laser cutting machine to make a copy of it. Can I dimension such such curves and sections using pixels?
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        • Hi Ted,
          Theoretically, you can. Just be sure you have specified the correct DPI.
          Could you share a pic of your project? It sounds very interesting.
          Have a nice day,
          Jeffrey

          Reply