Conversion tool
Inches to Pixels (96 DPI)
Convert inches to pixels at 96 DPI — the standard Windows and modern web resolution.
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Formula
Inches to pixels at 96 DPI converts physical inches to pixels by multiplying the inch value by 96. 96 DPI is the default logical resolution for Windows operating systems and modern CSS. Microsoft chose 96 DPI because it provides 1/3 more pixels per inch than 72 DPI, improving text readability on screens. One inch at 96 DPI equals 96 pixels. Most CSS frameworks and browser defaults assume 96 DPI as the baseline.
px = inches × 96inches = px ÷ 96How to convert
- Measure in inches: Note the physical dimension in inches.
- Multiply by 96: Use px = inches × 96.
- Apply to your design: Use the pixel value in CSS, Windows UI layout, or cross-platform design specs.
Quick reference
| Inches | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 0.5 in | 48 px |
| 1 in | 96 px |
| 1.5 in | 144 px |
| 2 in | 192 px |
| 3 in | 288 px |
| 4 in | 384 px |
| 5 in | 480 px |
| 6 in | 576 px |
| 8.5 in | 816 px |
| 11 in | 1,056 px |
| 16 in | 1,536 px |
| 20 in | 1,920 px |