How to convert dots per centimeter to dots per inch
dpi = dot/cm × 2.54Multiply the value in dots per centimeter by 2.54. To go the other way, multiply by 0.3937007874 (or divide by 2.54).
A dot per centimeter is larger than a dot per inch: one dot per centimeter contains 2.54 dots per inch.
Worked examples
- 1 dot per centimeter1 dot/cm × 2.54 = 2.54 dpi
- 5 dots per centimeter5 dot/cm × 2.54 = 12.7 dpi
- 10 dots per centimeter10 dot/cm × 2.54 = 25.4 dpi
- 20 dots per centimeter20 dot/cm × 2.54 = 50.8 dpi
- 100 dots per centimeter100 dot/cm × 2.54 = 254 dpi
Dots per centimeter to dots per inch conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) | Dots per inch (dpi) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dot/cm | 0.254 dpi |
| 0.25 dot/cm | 0.635 dpi |
| 0.5 dot/cm | 1.27 dpi |
| 1 dot/cm | 2.54 dpi |
| 2 dot/cm | 5.08 dpi |
| 3 dot/cm | 7.62 dpi |
| 4 dot/cm | 10.16 dpi |
| 5 dot/cm | 12.7 dpi |
| 6 dot/cm | 15.24 dpi |
| 7 dot/cm | 17.78 dpi |
| 8 dot/cm | 20.32 dpi |
| 9 dot/cm | 22.86 dpi |
| 10 dot/cm | 25.4 dpi |
| Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) | Dots per inch (dpi) |
|---|---|
| 12 dot/cm | 30.48 dpi |
| 15 dot/cm | 38.1 dpi |
| 20 dot/cm | 50.8 dpi |
| 25 dot/cm | 63.5 dpi |
| 30 dot/cm | 76.2 dpi |
| 40 dot/cm | 101.6 dpi |
| 50 dot/cm | 127 dpi |
| 75 dot/cm | 190.5 dpi |
| 100 dot/cm | 254 dpi |
| 250 dot/cm | 635 dpi |
| 500 dot/cm | 1,270 dpi |
| 1,000 dot/cm | 2,540 dpi |
About the units
Dot per centimeter (dot/cm)
The dot per centimeter (dot/cm) is a unit of digital image resolution in the metric system. One dot per centimeter equals 100 dots per meter (dot/m).
Dot per inch (dpi)
Dots (or pixels) per inch; 300 dpi is the usual target for high-quality print. One dot per inch equals 39.37007874 dots per meter (dot/m).
Frequently asked questions
How many dots per inch are in one dot per centimeter?
There are 2.54 dots per inch in one dot per centimeter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert dots per centimeter to dots per inch?
Multiply the number of dots per centimeter by 2.54. For example, 10 dot/cm × 2.54 = 25.4 dpi.
How many dots per centimeter are in one dot per inch?
One dot per inch equals 0.3937007874 dots per centimeter. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 2.54.
What is 10 dots per centimeter in dots per inch?
10 dot/cm = 25.4 dpi.
Is this dot/cm to dpi converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.