Inches to Pixels Converter
Enter the typographical length in inches below to convert it to pixels.
Convert Inches (in) to Pixels (px)
Enter a value in inches (in) (in) to convert to pixels (px) (px).
Inch to Pixel Conversion Table
Table showing various inch measurements converted to pixels. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Inches to Pixels
To convert inches to pixels, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 96 pixels/inch.
Since one inch is equal to 96 pixels, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in pixels is equal to the typographical length in inches multiplied by 96.
For example, here's how to convert 5 inches to pixels using the formula above.
How Many Pixels Are in an Inch?
There are 96 pixels in an inch, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our inch to pixel calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Inches and pixels are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Inch?
An inch is a unit of typographical length equal to 72 points (pt), the base unit for typographical length. 1 inch = 72 DTP points = 6 picas = 96 CSS pixels. [1]
The inch is classified as a US customary unit of typographical length. Inches can be abbreviated as in; for example, 1 inch can be written as 1 in.
When working with inches (in) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, inches (in) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Pixel?
A pixel is a unit of typographical length equal to 0.75 points (pt), the base unit for typographical length. W3C CSS reference pixel equal to 1/96 inch (0.75 pt). [2]
The pixel is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Pixels can be abbreviated as px; for example, 1 pixel can be written as 1 px.
When working with pixels (px) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pixels (px) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting typographical length between inches (in) and pixels (px), keep full floating-point precision (1 in = 96 px; 1 px = 0.0104167 in) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pixel figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Inch & Pixel Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pixels (px) to inches (in) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting pixels (px) to inches (in), converting points (pt) to pixels (px), or converting points (pt) to picas (pc).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Inches (in) (in) to Pixels (px) (px)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Inch (Print) (in) & Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (in to px)