DPI to DPCM Converter
Instantly convert resolution values between dots per inch (DPI) and dots per centimetre (DPCM) for print, scanning, and image resolution work.
Convert Your Resolution Value
Enter a resolution value and choose the conversion direction below to get an instant, accurate conversion between DPI and DPCM.
Resolution Converter
Enter your value to see the converted resolution
Enter the number of dots (or pixels) you want to convert
1 inch = 2.54 centimetres
Converted Resolution
Calculated using the standard 2.54 cm/inch ratio
DPI to DPCM Reference Chart
Common resolution values and their DPCM equivalents. Use this to verify your manual calculations or adjust the converter above.
| DPI | DPCM | DPM (per metre) | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 28.35 | 2,835 | Legacy screen resolution |
| 96 DPI | 37.80 | 3,780 | Standard screen resolution |
| 150 DPI | 59.06 | 5,906 | Large format prints, banners |
| 300 DPI | 118.11 | 11,811 | Standard high quality print |
| 600 DPI | 236.22 | 23,622 | Fine detail printing, scanning |
| 1200 DPI | 472.44 | 47,244 | Professional scanning, archival |
DPI to DPCM FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting between dots per inch and dots per centimetre.
DPCM stands for dots per centimetre, a measure of print or scan resolution used mainly in metric countries. It describes how many printed dots or pixels fit within one centimetre, in the same way DPI describes dots per inch.
To convert DPI to DPCM, divide the DPI value by 2.54, since one inch equals 2.54 centimetres. For example, 300 DPI divided by 2.54 equals approximately 118.11 DPCM.
For most high quality printing, 300 DPI is the standard target, which equals roughly 118 DPCM. Lower resolutions like 150 DPI (about 59 DPCM) are often acceptable for large format prints viewed from a distance, such as posters and banners.
Not exactly. PPI (pixels per inch) describes the resolution of a digital image or screen, while DPI (dots per inch) technically refers to the physical dots a printer places on paper. In everyday use, however, the two terms are often used interchangeably.