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Convert inches to pixels
Convert inches to pixels at your chosen DPI. Enter dimensions and DPI to get the pixel count instantly.
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When do you need to convert inches to pixels?
US paper sizes and print specifications use inches. To prepare digital artwork, convert to pixels: pixels = inches × DPI.
US Letter paper (8.5 × 11″) at 300 DPI = 2,550 × 3,300 pixels. A 4 × 6″ photo print at 300 DPI = 1,200 × 1,800 pixels.
This conversion is essential for preparing images for US print shops, setting up document templates, and calculating required image resolution.
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How to use the converter?
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When is this converter useful?
US Print
Letter 8.5 × 11″ at 300 DPI = 2,550 × 3,300 px.Monitors
Calculate monitor PPI: 27″ 4K (3840 px) = 163 PPI.Photography
Print a 4 × 6″ photo at 300 DPI = 1,200 × 1,800 px.CSS
In CSS 1 in = 96 px (CSS specification).
What makes this converter different?
Complete privacy
All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.Real-time results
The result updates instantly as you type – no need to click any button.Bidirectional conversion
The Reverse button lets you convert in both directions with one click.Reference table
A ready-made table with commonly converted values and contextual descriptions.
How does inches to pixel conversion work?
The formula is simply: pixels = inches × DPI. No additional conversion factor needed since DPI is already dots per inch.
At 300 DPI: 1 inch = 300 pixels. At 72 DPI: 1 inch = 72 pixels.
To find required DPI: DPI = pixels / inches. A 4,000 px image printed at 8″ wide = 500 DPI.
Practical tips
- Photo prints: 4×6″ at 300 DPI = 1,200×1,800 px (2.16 MP minimum).
- US Letter: 8.5×11″ at 300 DPI = 2,550×3,300 px.
- US Tabloid: 11×17″ at 300 DPI = 3,300×5,100 px.
- Retina display: effective 2× DPI. A “72 DPI” screen image actually needs 144 px per inch on Retina.
Common print sizes at 300 DPI
| Print size | Inches | Pixels (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet | 2.5 × 3.5″ | 750 × 1,050 |
| 4×6 photo | 4 × 6″ | 1,200 × 1,800 |
| 8×10 photo | 8 × 10″ | 2,400 × 3,000 |
| US Letter | 8.5 × 11″ | 2,550 × 3,300 |
| Poster (24×36) | 24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 |
Inches
- Wallet
2.5 × 3.5″ - 4×6 photo
4 × 6″ - 8×10 photo
8 × 10″ - US Letter
8.5 × 11″ - Poster (24×36)
24 × 36″
Pixels (300 DPI)
- Wallet
750 × 1,050 - 4×6 photo
1,200 × 1,800 - 8×10 photo
2,400 × 3,000 - US Letter
2,550 × 3,300 - Poster (24×36)
7,200 × 10,800
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