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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.

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/in0.01 dot/in
0.1 pixel/in0.1 dot/in
1 pixel/in1 dot/in
2 pixel/in2 dot/in
5 pixel/in5 dot/in
10 pixel/in10 dot/in
20 pixel/in20 dot/in
50 pixel/in50 dot/in
100 pixel/in100 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.