Inches to Pixels Converter

Convert inches to pixels with custom PPI settings

For web, 1 inch is equal to 96 pixels. On the other hand, you should set this PPI value if you are working with digital or print designs. More information about PPI and DPI below.
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Inches to Pixels Converter

The Inches to Pixels Converter helps you quickly convert physical measurements (in inches) into digital dimensions (in pixels). This is especially important in design, printing, and screen development where exact pixel dimensions are required based on a specified resolution, measured in PPI (Pixels Per Inch).

Default Web Standard: 1 inch = 96 pixels (at 96 PPI)

You can adjust the PPI to suit your specific needs—whether you’re designing for web (typically 96 PPI), print (usually 300 PPI), or mobile displays with higher pixel densities.

Features of the Inches to Pixels Tool

  • Easy Conversion: Converts inches to pixels using a customizable PPI value.

  • Supports All Use Cases: Ideal for web, print, UI/UX, mobile, and graphic design.

  • Live Calculation: Instantly shows the result when you enter inches and PPI.

  • Mobile-Friendly: Works seamlessly on all devices.

  • Supports Reverse Logic: You can calculate back from pixels to inches by using the inverse formula manually.

Inches to Pixels Conversion Table

These are the commonly used inches to pixels conversions:

InchPixel
1inch96px
2inches192px
4inches384px
5inches480px
5.5inches528px
5.8inches556.8px
6inches576px
7.25inches696px
8inches768px
8.27inches793.92px
8.5inches816px
10inches960px
10.5inches1008px
11inches1056px
11.69inches1122.24px
12inches1152px
14inches1344px
16.5inches1584px
17inches1632px
20inches1920px
22inches2112px
23.4inches2246.34px
24inches2304px
30inches2880px
33.1inches3177.6px
34inches3264px
36inches3456px
42inches4032px
44inches4224px
48inches4608px

Use Cases

  • Web Design – Convert UI measurements into exact pixels.

  • Print Layouts – Resize designs precisely for brochures, business cards, etc.

  • Mobile App Development – Adapt to various screen densities.

  • Photo Editing – Resize or crop images for specific output dimensions.

  • Digital Art – Define accurate canvas size before creating illustrations.

Why PPI Matters

  • Digital clarity: A higher PPI means sharper and clearer images.

  • Print quality: Ensures your designs look crisp when printed.

  • Design consistency: Maintains proper dimensions across different media.

  • Web optimization: Helps keep file sizes manageable while ensuring quality.

  • Device-specific scaling: Adapts visuals correctly for screens with varying resolutions (e.g., standard vs. Retina).

Benefits & Advantages

  • Speed & Accuracy: Fast, error-free results for pixel conversion.

  • Design-Ready Output: No need to manually recalculate sizes.

  • Multi-Purpose: Ideal for print, web, UI, mobile, and graphic design workflows.

  • Professional Quality: Ensures industry-standard resolutions and dimensions.

  • Measurement Clarity: Avoids misinterpretation between physical and digital scales.

How to Use the Inches to Pixels Converter

Using the Inches to Pixels Converter is simple and takes just a few seconds. Follow these easy steps:

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Enter the Length in Inches:
    In the input field labeled “Inches,” type the physical measurement you want to convert. You can enter whole numbers (e.g., 5) or decimals (e.g., 2.75).

  2. Set the PPI Value (Pixels Per Inch):

    • The default PPI is 96, which is standard for web content.

    • You can change this value to match your specific needs:

          •    72 for low-resolution screens

          •    150 or 300 for print

          •    600 for high-end publishing

          •    Device-specific values for mobile and tablets

  3. View the Result in Pixels:
    The tool will automatically calculate and display the equivalent size in pixels based on the values you entered.

  4. Use the Pixel Value in Your Project:

    • For web: Use in CSS, HTML layouts, or image resizing.

    • For print: Set image/document dimensions before exporting or sending to a printer.

    • For design: Define canvas sizes in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma.

FAQs about Inches to pixcels

Pixels Per Inch (PPI) measures pixel density on digital screens.

No. PPI is for digital displays, DPI is for printing.

 Yes, if you know the correct PPI of the target screen.

 Your images may look pixelated or blurry.

300 PPI ensures print-ready quality.

Yes, use the result as the canvas size.

Resolution is total pixel count; PPI is pixel density.

No. PPI is for digital displays, DPI is for printing.

No. 96 PPI is a standard for web, but real monitors vary. Some modern screens (like Retina) use much higher PPI.

 It helps convert physical sizes to pixels for CSS layout and responsive design.

Yes, especially when creating business cards, posters, flyers, or magazine layouts.

 It provides exact pixel dimensions for mockups, ensuring pixel-perfect UI layouts across devices.