Pixels to Inches Converter
Enter the typographical length in pixels below to convert it to inches.
Convert Pixels (px) to Inches (in)
Enter a value in pixels (px) (px) to convert to inches (in) (in).
Pixel to Inch Conversion Table
Table showing various pixel measurements converted to inches. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pixels (px) (px) | Inches (in) (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 px | 0.0104167 in |
| 2 px | 0.0208333 in |
| 2.5 px | 0.0260417 in |
| 5 px | 0.0520833 in |
| 10 px | 0.1041667 in |
| 15 px | 0.15625 in |
| 20 px | 0.2083333 in |
| 25 px | 0.2604167 in |
| 30 px | 0.3125 in |
| 50 px | 0.5208333 in |
How to Convert Pixels to Inches
To convert pixels to inches, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0104167 inches/pixel.
Since one pixel is equal to 0.0104167 inches, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in inches is equal to the typographical length in pixels multiplied by 0.0104167.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pixels to inches using the formula above.
How Many Inches Are in a Pixel?
There are 0.0104167 inches in a pixel, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pixel to inch calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pixels and inches are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
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. [2]
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.
When converting typographical length between pixels (px) and inches (in), keep full floating-point precision (1 px = 0.0104167 in; 1 in = 96 px) during intermediate calculations and round only the final inch figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pixel & Inch Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our inches (in) to pixels (px) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting inches (in) to pixels (px), converting pixels (px) to points (pt), or converting points (pt) to picas (pc).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Pixels (px) (px) to Inches (in) (in)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px) & Inch (Print) (in)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (px to in)