Image Resolution

Convert dpi to dpcm

1 dot per inch equals 0.39370079 dots per centimeter. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 dpi
0.39370079 dot/cm

Multiply the number of dots per inch by 0.393700787402 to get dots per centimeter. How this is calculated

Need the other direction? Convert dot per centimeter to dot per inch →

Formula

Multiply the number of dots per inch by 0.393700787402 to get dots per centimeter.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 dpi.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 0.393700787402.
  3. 1 × 0.393700787402 = 0.39370079 dot/cm.

Dots per Inch to Dots per Centimeter conversion table

Conversion table from Dots per Inch to Dots per Centimeter
Dots per Inch (dpi) Dots per Centimeter (dot/cm)
72 28.346457
96 37.795276
150 59.055118
200 78.740157
300 118.11024
600 236.22047
1,200 472.44094
2,400 944.88189

Convert Dot per Inch to other image resolution units

1 dpi expressed in every other image resolution unit on this site.

  • Dot per Meter dot/m 39.370079
  • Dot per Centimeter dot/cm 0.39370079
  • Dot per Millimeter dot/mm 0.039370079
  • Pixel per Meter px/m 39.370079
  • Pixel per Centimeter px/cm 0.39370079
  • Pixel per Millimeter px/mm 0.039370079
  • Pixel per Inch ppi 1
  • Line per Inch lpi 1
  • Line per Centimeter lpcm 0.39370079
  • Line per Millimeter lpmm 0.039370079

About the dot per inch

The dot per inch (dpi) is a Imperial unit of image resolution. The print-resolution standard; 300 dpi is typical for photo output.

About the dot per centimeter

The dot per centimeter (dot/cm) is a Metric unit of image resolution.

Where this conversion is used

Converting dots per inch to dots per centimeter comes up when printing, scanning, screen specifications, and image preparation. DPI and PPI are numerically identical — only the context differs, print versus display.

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Frequently asked questions

How many dots per centimeter are in a dot per inch?

One dot per inch equals 0.39370079 dots per centimeter.

How do you convert dots per inch to dots per centimeter?

Multiply the number of dots per inch by 0.393700787402 to get dots per centimeter.

What is 1 dot per centimeter in dots per inch?

One dot per centimeter equals 2.54 dots per inch.

When would I convert dots per inch to dots per centimeter?

This conversion is common when printing, scanning, screen specifications, and image preparation.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.