How to convert pixels to centimeters
cm = px × 0.02645833333Multiply the value in pixels by 0.02645833333. To go the other way, multiply by 37.79527559 (or divide by 0.02645833333).
A pixel is smaller than a centimeter: it takes 37.79527559 pixels to make one centimeter.
Worked examples
- 1 pixel (CSS)1 px × 0.02645833333 = 0.02645833333 cm
- 5 pixels5 px × 0.02645833333 = 0.1322916667 cm
- 10 pixels10 px × 0.02645833333 = 0.2645833333 cm
- 20 pixels20 px × 0.02645833333 = 0.5291666667 cm
- 100 pixels100 px × 0.02645833333 = 2.645833333 cm
Pixels to centimeters conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pixels (px) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 px | 0.0026458333 cm |
| 0.25 px | 0.0066145833 cm |
| 0.5 px | 0.013229167 cm |
| 1 px | 0.026458333 cm |
| 2 px | 0.052916667 cm |
| 3 px | 0.079375 cm |
| 4 px | 0.10583333 cm |
| 5 px | 0.13229167 cm |
| 6 px | 0.15875 cm |
| 7 px | 0.18520833 cm |
| 8 px | 0.21166667 cm |
| 9 px | 0.238125 cm |
| 10 px | 0.26458333 cm |
| Pixels (px) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 12 px | 0.3175 cm |
| 15 px | 0.396875 cm |
| 20 px | 0.52916667 cm |
| 25 px | 0.66145833 cm |
| 30 px | 0.79375 cm |
| 40 px | 1.0583333 cm |
| 50 px | 1.3229167 cm |
| 75 px | 1.984375 cm |
| 100 px | 2.6458333 cm |
| 250 px | 6.6145833 cm |
| 500 px | 13.229167 cm |
| 1,000 px | 26.458333 cm |
About the units
Pixel (px)
The CSS reference pixel, defined as exactly 1/96 inch. One pixel equals 0.0002645833333 meters (m).
Centimeter (cm)
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of typography in the International System of Units (SI). One centimeter equals 0.01 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one pixel?
There are 0.02645833333 centimeters in one pixel, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pixels to centimeters?
Multiply the number of pixels by 0.02645833333. For example, 10 px × 0.02645833333 = 0.2645833333 cm.
How many pixels are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 37.79527559 pixels. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.02645833333.
What is 10 pixels in centimeters?
10 px = 0.2645833333 cm.
Is this px to cm 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.