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Pixel per inch to Dot per inch Converter
Use this page to convert pixel per inch values into dot per inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pixel/in = 1 dot/in
1 dot/in = 1 pixel/in
Example: 300 pixel/in = 300 dot/in
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Pixel per inch
One pixel per inch is equal to 1 / 0.0254 dots per meter.
History: Pixels per inch became common with digital displays and raster image workflows.
Current use: Used for displays, image export settings, UI design, photography, and print preparation.
Also written as pixel/in, ppi, pixels per inch.
Dot per inch
One dot per inch is equal to 1 / 0.0254 dots per meter.
History: Dots per inch became a standard way to describe printer and scanner density.
Current use: Used for printers, scanners, raster images, publishing, and production artwork.
Also written as dot/in, dpi, dots per inch.
Pixel per inch to Dot per inch table
| Pixel per inch [pixel/in] | Dot per inch [dot/in] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pixel/in | 0.01 dot/in |
| 0.1 pixel/in | 0.1 dot/in |
| 1 pixel/in | 1 dot/in |
| 2 pixel/in | 2 dot/in |
| 5 pixel/in | 5 dot/in |
| 10 pixel/in | 10 dot/in |
| 20 pixel/in | 20 dot/in |
| 50 pixel/in | 50 dot/in |
| 100 pixel/in | 100 dot/in |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dot per inch (dot/in) are in one Pixel per inch (pixel/in)?
One Pixel per inch equals 1 Dot per inch.
How do you convert Pixel per inch to Dot per inch?
Multiply the Pixel per inch value by 1 to get the result in Dot per inch.
How do you convert Dot per inch back to Pixel per inch?
Multiply the Dot per inch value by 1 to get back to Pixel per inch.
What is 300 Pixel per inch in Dot per inch?
300 Pixel per inch equals 300 Dot per inch.
