Pixels to Inches
PX 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 PX to Inches with Ease
Our pixels to inches Converter streamlines the process of converting PX units to inches (in) 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 inch unit, the base is the value of its parent's font-size. More information about this below.
How to Use the pixels to inches 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 PX Value Next, input the specific px value that you want to convert into inches (in) units.
- Step 3: Convert to Inches Finally, all you have to do is enter the px value to obtain the equivalent value in inches (in) units.
pixels to inches (in) Conversion Table
| PX | INCH |
|---|---|
| 96px | 1inch |
| 192px | 2inches |
| 384px | 4inches |
| 480px | 5inches |
| 528px | 5.5inches |
| 556.8px | 5.inches |
| 576px | 6inches |
| 696px | 7.25inches |
| 768px | 8inches |
| 793.92px | 8.27inches |
| 816px | 8.5inches |
| 960px | 10inches |
| 1008px | 10.5inches |
| 1056px | 11inches |
| 1122.24px | 11.69inches |
| 1152px | 12inches |
| 1344px | 14inches |
| 1584px | 16.5inches |
| 1632px | 17inches |
| 1920px | 20inches |
| 2112px | 22inches |
| 2246.34px | 23.4inches |
| 2304px | 24inches |
| 2880px | 30inches |
| 3177.6px | 33.1inches |
| 3264px | 34inches |
| 3456px | 36inches |
| 4032px | 42inches |
| 4224px | 44inches |
| 4608px | 48inches |
| 4800px | 50inches |
How to Convert PX Units to Inches (in)
Converting a px value to inches units is a straightforward process, thanks to the font-relative nature of px measurements. Here’s how you can do it:
px = inch / 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 px value (e.g., 96px) to inches (px) units, simply divide the pixel value by the font size of the parent element. For example, if the parent font size is 96px, then 96px is equivalent to 1inch (96px / 96px = 1inch).
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 pixels to inches (in) units is straightforward:
px = inch / 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 PX and Inches Units
The distinction between px and inches (in) units is straightforward yet crucial in web design. PX 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, inches (in) units 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.