Inches to Pixels

INCH is a crucial measurement unit frequently employed in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). It serves as a font-relative unit, signifying that its value is in relation to the font-size of its parent element. This approach can significantly impact the consistency and scalability of your design.

Convert Inches to Pixels with Ease

Our Inches to Pixels Converter streamlines the process of converting Inches (in) units to pixels (px) values. You no longer need to manually calculate these conversions every time you require them. This tool simplifies the task, ensuring precision and efficiency in your CSS projects.

Note: In px unit, the base is the value of its parent's font-size. More information about this below.

How to Use the Inches to Pixels Converter

  • Step 1: Set the Base Value Begin by entering the base value, which represents the reference font size in pt.
  • Step 2: Input the Inches Value Next, input the specific inches value that you want to convert into pixels (px) units.
  • Step 3: Convert to PX Finally, all you have to do is enter the inches value to obtain the equivalent value in px units.

Inches to Pixels Conversion Table

INCHPX
1icnh96px
2inches192px
4inches384px
5inches480px
5.5inches528px
5.8inches556.8px
6inches576px
7.25inches696px
8inches768px
8.72inches793.92px
8.5inches816px
10inches960px
10.5inches1008px
11inches1056px
11.69inches1122.24px
12inches1152px
14inches1344px
16.5inches1584px
17inches1632px
20inches1920px
22inches2112px
23.4inches2246.4px
24inches2304px
30inches2880px
33.1inches3177.6px
34inches3264px
36inches3456px
42inches4032px
44inches4224px
48inches4608px
50inches4800px

How to Convert Inches to Pixels

Converting a inches value to px units is a straightforward process, thanks to the font-relative nature of inches measurements. Here’s how you can do it:

inch = px / PPI

Identify the Parent Font Size: Determine the font size of the parent element (often referred to as the container or wrapper). This font size will serve as the reference for your pt conversion.

Calculate the INCH Equivalent: To convert a inch value (e.g., 1inch) to pixels (px) units, simply multiply the inch value by the font size of the parent element. For example, if the parent font size is 96px, then 96px is equivalent to 1inch (1inch * 96px = 96px).

Apply the Inches Value: Use the calculated inches value in your CSS declarations for properties such as font-size, margin, padding, or any other property that accepts length values. Replace the pixel (px) with the corresponding inches (in) value to ensure scalability and responsiveness.

The formula to convert Inches to Pixels units is straightforward:

inch = px / font-size

Understanding PX Units in CSS: When the parent element has a font size of 96px, 1in equates to 96px for its child elements.

Understanding the Distinction Between inches and PX Units

The distinction between inches (in) and px units is straightforward yet crucial in web design. Inches are absolute units, providing fixed measurements that do not change regardless of their context. In contrast, em units are font-relative, dynamically adjusting based on their parent element’s font size.

However, pixels (px) behave differently. If you modify the font size of a parent element, any child elements using px length units will adapt accordingly. This dynamic behavior makes inches unit invaluable for creating flexible and responsive designs, as they scale in relation to their context.