How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: Dots per inch to Dots per centimeter
value × 0.393700787402 = result
Here the starting unit is Dots per inch (dpi) and the result is in Dots per centimeter (dpcm). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 dpi ≈ 0.39370079 dpcm
- 10 dpi ≈ 3.93700787 dpcm
- 100 dpi ≈ 39.37007874 dpcm
Available digital image resolution options
Dots per inch (dpi) · Dots per centimeter (dpcm) · Dots per millimeter (dpmm) · Pixels per inch (ppi)
Unit conventions
Dots and pixels are compared as a numerical density, not as physical printer or display elements.
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.