Inches to Pixels Converter
This free inches to pixels converter turns any measurement in inches into an exact pixel value, and back again. Because pixels depend on resolution, you pick the DPI (dots per inch) that matches your destination — the web/CSS default of 96 DPI, or 300 DPI for print. Enter inches to get pixels, or enter pixels to get inches; the calculation is instant and bidirectional. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and no signup is required.
How to use the inches to pixels converter
- Type the measurement you want to convert into the Inches field (decimals like 8.5 are fine).
- Choose your DPI (resolution): pick 96 for on-screen and web work, or 300 for print.
- Read the result in the Pixels field — it updates as you type.
- To go the other way, enter a value in the Pixels field and the converter shows the equivalent inches.
- Adjust the DPI at any time to instantly recalculate for a different output.
The tool runs 100% in your browser, so your measurements are never uploaded, stored, or shared.
The inches to pixels formula
Converting an inch to pixels is a simple multiplication once you know the resolution:
pixels = inches × DPI
DPI (dots per inch), also called PPI (pixels per inch), is how many pixels fit into one inch at your chosen resolution. To reverse the calculation, just divide:
inches = pixels ÷ DPI
Worked examples at the web standard of 96 DPI:
- 1 inch × 96 = 96 px
- 0.5 inch × 96 = 48 px
- 2 inches × 96 = 192 px
- 8.5 inches × 96 = 816 px
The same measurements at 300 DPI (print) produce far larger pixel counts — 1 inch × 300 = 300 px, and 2 inches × 300 = 600 px — which is exactly why you must set the right DPI before converting.
Why DPI (resolution) matters
There is no single “correct” number of pixels in an inch, because pixels-per-inch is resolution-dependent. The same 1 inch is 96 px on a standard web page but 300 px in a print-ready file. Pick the DPI that matches where the image will be used:
- 96 DPI is the CSS/web default. Use it for websites, UI mockups, screen graphics, and anything viewed on a monitor. (72 DPI is a legacy value where 1 in = 72 px.)
- 300 DPI is the standard for print. Use it for photos, flyers, business cards, and anything sent to a printer, so the output stays crisp instead of pixelated.
The rule of thumb: always match the DPI to the destination. Designing 300 DPI print artwork at 96 DPI will leave it too small and soft, while sizing a web graphic at 300 DPI makes it needlessly huge.
Inches to pixels conversion table
| Inches | Pixels @96 DPI | Pixels @300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 48 | 150 |
| 1 | 96 | 300 |
| 2 | 192 | 600 |
| 3 | 288 | 900 |
| 4 | 384 | 1200 |
| 5 | 480 | 1500 |
| 6 | 576 | 1800 |
| 8 | 768 | 2400 |
| 8.5 | 816 | 2550 |
| 10 | 960 | 3000 |
| 11 | 1056 | 3300 |
Common print sizes in pixels at 300 DPI
Print work is almost always prepared at 300 DPI. Here are standard photo and paper sizes converted with pixels = inches × 300:
- 4 × 6 photo = 1200 × 1800 px
- 5 × 7 photo = 1500 × 2100 px
- 8 × 10 photo = 2400 × 3000 px
- 8.5 × 11 (US Letter) = 2550 × 3300 px
- 11 × 14 poster = 3300 × 4200 px
Inches to pixels in Photoshop, Canva, and Figma
Most design apps let you work in inches directly, but they still convert to pixels behind the scenes using the document’s DPI. In Photoshop, set the resolution in the New Document dialog (96 for screen, 300 for print) and the pixel dimensions follow the formula above. Canva and Figma work in pixels, so use this converter to translate an inch measurement into the pixel size you type in — for example, an 8.5 × 11 inch Canva design at print quality is 2550 × 3300 px.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is 1 inch?
At the web/CSS standard of 96 DPI, 1 inch = 96 pixels. At 300 DPI for print, 1 inch = 300 pixels. The exact number depends on the resolution you choose because pixels-per-inch is resolution-dependent.
How do I convert inches to pixels?
Multiply the inches by your DPI: pixels = inches × DPI. For example, 5 inches at 96 DPI is 5 × 96 = 480 px. This converter does the math for you and also reverses it with inches = pixels ÷ DPI.
Is 96 or 300 DPI correct?
Neither is universally correct — it depends on the destination. Use 96 DPI for anything shown on a screen (web, apps, UI), and 300 DPI for anything printed (photos, flyers, documents). Always match the DPI to where the image will be used.
How many pixels is 8.5 x 11 inches?
An 8.5 × 11 inch page (US Letter) is 816 × 1056 px at 96 DPI, and 2550 × 3300 px at 300 DPI. Use the 300 DPI figures when preparing the page for print.
What is the difference between DPI and PPI?
For this conversion they mean the same thing: how many pixels fit in one inch. PPI (pixels per inch) technically describes digital images and screens, while DPI (dots per inch) comes from printing, but both drive the inches × DPI formula the same way.
How do I convert pixels back to inches?
Divide the pixel count by the DPI: inches = pixels ÷ DPI. For instance, 960 px at 96 DPI is 960 ÷ 96 = 10 inches. Enter a value in the Pixels field and the converter shows the inches automatically.
Why do I get a different pixel value for the same inches?
Because the result changes with DPI. The same 2 inches is 192 px at 96 DPI but 600 px at 300 DPI. If your numbers look off, check that the DPI setting matches the resolution you actually need.
What DPI should I use for web images?
Use 96 DPI, the CSS and web default. Screens render in pixels, so a graphic that is 480 px wide displays the same regardless of its stored DPI — 96 keeps the inch-to-pixel math consistent with how browsers measure an inch.