DPI / PPI Calculator

What is a DPI / PPI Calculator?

Calculate screen Pixel Density (PPI - Pixels Per Inch), total screen Megapixels, and aspect ratio from horizontal/vertical pixel resolution and physical diagonal screen size (inches).

Why Use This Tool?

  • Display & Monitor Shopping: Compare pixel sharpness (PPI) between 4K 27-inch monitors vs 1440p 27-inch monitors.
  • Mobile & Retina UI Design: Determine if a display qualifies as a Retina High-DPI screen (300+ PPI).
  • Graphic Design Printing: Calculate exact print DPI for physical poster printing.

How to Use

  1. Enter Horizontal Resolution (e.g. `3840`) and Vertical Resolution (e.g. `2160`).
  2. Enter Physical Screen Diagonal Size in inches (e.g. `27`).
  3. View calculated PPI, Dot Pitch (mm), total Megapixels, and aspect ratio.

Real Working Example

Input:

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | Diagonal Size: 27 Inches

Output Result:

Pixel Density: 163.18 PPI | Total Resolution: 8.29 Megapixels | Dot Pitch: 0.1557 mm

Important Technical Details & Formulas

  • Pythagorean Resolution Formula: `PPI = sqrt(width² + height²) / diagonal_inches`.
  • Dot Pitch Calculation: Calculates physical distance between adjacent subpixel centers in millimeters.
  • Local Memory Execution: Zero network overhead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DPI and PPI?

PPI (Pixels Per Inch) measures digital screen pixel density; DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures physical printer ink dot density.

What PPI is considered a "Retina" high-density display?

Displays viewed at desktop distance (~20 inches) with 160+ PPI or smartphone distance with 300+ PPI are considered Retina.

How is PPI calculated?

PPI = sqrt(horizontal_pixels² + vertical_pixels²) / screen_diagonal_inches.

Is it free?

Yes, 100% free.

What is the main function of DPI / PPI Calculator?

Calculate screen pixel density (PPI/DPI), total screen megapixels, and aspect ratio from resolution and physical diagonal screen size. This calculator computes dpi / ppi values and parameters accurately in your browser.