Pixels to Print Size Calculator
Pixels to Print Size Calculator
A Pixels to Print Size Calculator is an essential tool for photographers, designers, and printers, helps determine the optimal print size for a digital image based on its pixel dimensions and desired print resolution.
Imagine you have a digital photo with dimensions of 3000 x 2000 pixels, and you want to print it at 300 DPI (dots per inch) for high-quality output. With pixels to print size calculator, you would input the pixel dimensions and desired DPI. The calculator would then inform you that the optimal print size for this image at 300 DPI is 10 inches x 6.67 inches.Pixels to Print Size Conversion Chart
| Image Resolution (pixels) | Print Size at 300 DPI | Print Size at 240 DPI | Print Size at 150 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 x 1080 | 6.4″ x 3.6″ | 8″ x 4.5″ | 12.8″ x 7.2″ |
| 2560 x 1440 | 8.5″ x 4.8″ | 10.7″ x 6″ | 17.1″ x 9.6″ |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 12.8″ x 7.2″ | 16″ x 9″ | 25.6″ x 14.4″ |
| 4000 x 3000 | 13.3″ x 10″ | 16.7″ x 12.5″ | 26.7″ x 20″ |
| 7680 x 4320 (8K) | 25.6″ x 14.4″ | 32″ x 18″ | 51.2″ x 28.8″ |
Pixels to Print Size Formula
The Pixels to Print Size Conversion Formula is:
Print size (inches) = Number of pixels / Desired resolution (DPI)To convert an image with 4500 x 3000 pixels to print size at 300 DPI:
- Width: 4500 pixels / 300 DPI = 15 inches
- Height: 3000 pixels / 300 DPI = 10 inches
This image can be printed at 15″ x 10″ at 300 DPI without losing quality.
How to Convert Pixels to Print Size?
Measure your image’s pixel dimensions: This information is usually available in the image file’s properties or through image editing software.
Choose your desired print resolution: Common resolutions are 300 DPI for high-quality prints, 240 DPI for good quality, and 150 DPI for lower quality or larger prints.
Apply the conversion formula: Divide the number of pixels by the desired DPI for both width and height.
Round the result: Print sizes are typically rounded to the nearest standard size or to one or two decimal places.
You have an image that’s 6000 x 4000 pixels and want to print at 240 DPI:
- Width: 6000 pixels / 240 DPI = 25 inches
- Height: 4000 pixels / 240 DPI = 16.67 inches
You could round this to a 25" x 16.5" print. Alternatively, you might choose to print at a standard size like 24" x 16", which would slightly increase the effective DPI.More Conversion Tools