Pixels have no physical size until you choose a resolution. Photos are printed at about 300 pixels per inch for sharp results; CSS on the web assumes 96 px per inch. A 3,000-pixel-wide photo prints 10 inches wide at 300 PPI.
How to use the Pixels to Inches Converter
- Pixels
- Resolution
- Every result field is editable: type into Size or any other result and Pixels plus every other field update to match.
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
The pixel count is divided by the pixels-per-inch value. Type a print size into a result to find how many pixels you need.
Print sizes at 300 PPI
| Print size | Pixels needed |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 in | 1,200 × 1,800 |
| 5 × 7 in | 1,500 × 2,100 |
| 8 × 10 in | 2,400 × 3,000 |
| 11 × 14 in | 3,300 × 4,200 |
| A4 (8.27 × 11.69 in) | 2,480 × 3,508 |
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Pixels | A number |
| Resolution | In PPI |
What each result means
- Size = [Pixels] ÷ [Resolution] × 0.0254
- In centimetres = [Pixels] ÷ [Resolution] × 0.0254
Formula
inches = pixels ÷ PPIWorked example
Inputs — Pixels: 3,000; Resolution: 300 PPI.
Results — Size = 10 in; In centimetres = 25.4 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is 1 inch?
It depends on the resolution: 96 px in CSS, 300 px for quality prints.
What resolution do I need for an 8×10 print?
2,400 × 3,000 pixels at 300 PPI.
What formula does the Pixels to Inches Converter use?
inches = pixels ÷ PPI.