96 pixels on the web
CSS defines 1 inch as 96 px, so web layouts, browser tools, and most online converters treat an inch as 96 pixels.
Inch and pixel conversion
Inches to Pixels Converter
Convert inches to pixels for print or screen. Enter a size in inches, pick a PPI, and get the exact pixel dimensions, with the 96 PPI and 300 PPI answers side by side.
Inches in
Enter inches to convert to px
Height is optional. Switch the unit if your size is in centimeters.
Common PPI values
Common sizes in inches
Formula: pixels = inches × PPI.
Pixels out
Size in pixels
The pixel dimensions needed to fill this size at the selected PPI.
Inches converted to pixels
816 × 1,056 px
8.5 × 11 in at 96 PPI
At 96 PPI (web, CSS)816 × 1,056 px
At 300 PPI (print)2,550 × 3,300 px
How many pixels are in an inch?
As many as the PPI says. An inch has no built-in pixel count.
300 pixels for print
A print specification of 300 PPI means each printed inch needs 300 pixels. A 1 inch square at that density is 300 × 300 px.
72 pixels in older tools
Some design software and templates still assume 72 PPI. If a template says 72, an inch in that file is 72 pixels.
How to convert inches to pixels
Multiply each side by the PPI, then round to whole pixels.
Take a 4 × 6 inch photo that a lab wants at 300 PPI. The width is 4 × 300 = 1200 px and the height is 6 × 300 = 1800 px, so the file should be at least 1200 × 1800 pixels.
For a screen layout the same 4 × 6 inches at 96 PPI is 384 × 576 px. The inch size is identical; the pixel requirement changes because the density changes.
If you already have an image and want to know whether it is large enough, check its pixel size with the Image Size Checker and compare it with the result above.
Inches to pixels conversion chart
Common inch values converted to pixels at four densities, rounded to whole pixels.
| Inches | At 72 PPI | At 96 PPI | At 150 PPI | At 300 PPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 in | 36 px | 48 px | 75 px | 150 px |
| 1 in | 72 px | 96 px | 150 px | 300 px |
| 2 in | 144 px | 192 px | 300 px | 600 px |
| 2.5 in | 180 px | 240 px | 375 px | 750 px |
| 3 in | 216 px | 288 px | 450 px | 900 px |
| 3.5 in | 252 px | 336 px | 525 px | 1,050 px |
| 4 in | 288 px | 384 px | 600 px | 1,200 px |
| 5 in | 360 px | 480 px | 750 px | 1,500 px |
| 6 in | 432 px | 576 px | 900 px | 1,800 px |
| 8 in | 576 px | 768 px | 1,200 px | 2,400 px |
| 8.5 in | 612 px | 816 px | 1,275 px | 2,550 px |
| 10 in | 720 px | 960 px | 1,500 px | 3,000 px |
| 11 in | 792 px | 1,056 px | 1,650 px | 3,300 px |
| Size in inches | At 96 PPI | At 300 PPI | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × 2 in | 192 × 192 px | 600 × 600 px | Small ID or passport-style photo |
| 4 × 6 in | 384 × 576 px | 1,200 × 1,800 px | Standard photo print |
| 5 × 7 in | 480 × 672 px | 1,500 × 2,100 px | Framed photo |
| 8 × 10 in | 768 × 960 px | 2,400 × 3,000 px | Portrait print |
| 8.5 × 11 in | 816 × 1,056 px | 2,550 × 3,300 px | US Letter page |
| 11 × 17 in | 1,056 × 1,632 px | 3,300 × 5,100 px | Tabloid page |
Inches to pixels FAQ
Short answers for the most common sizes and densities.
How many pixels are in an inch?
There is no single answer: it equals the PPI. At 96 PPI, the CSS reference density, 1 inch is 96 pixels. At 72 PPI it is 72 pixels, and at 300 PPI, a common print density, it is 300 pixels.
How do I convert inches to pixels?
Multiply the inches by the PPI. 4 inches at 300 PPI is 1200 pixels, and 4 inches at 96 PPI is 384 pixels.
How many pixels is 2 inches?
2 inches is 192 pixels at 96 PPI, 144 pixels at 72 PPI, and 600 pixels at 300 PPI. A 2 x 2 inch photo at 300 PPI is 600 x 600 pixels.
How many pixels is 8.5 x 11 inches?
A letter-size page of 8.5 x 11 inches is 816 x 1056 pixels at 96 PPI and 2550 x 3300 pixels at 300 PPI.
What PPI should I use for printing?
300 PPI is a common requirement for prints viewed up close. Larger prints seen from a distance can use less. If a printer or publisher gives a number, use theirs.
How do I convert inches to pixels in Photoshop?
Open Image > Image Size and switch the width and height units to Pixels. With the units set to Inches, the Resolution field shows the PPI that links the two.
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