Pixel Density — PPI Calculator Explained

By Last updated: February 03, 2024

Pixel Density — PPI Calculator

Pixel density classification

According to the Android support document[1], we can classify pixel densities into six qualifiers. The MDPI (medium dot per inch) is the medium or baseline density where one projected pixel equals one pixel on the screen.

Pixel Density Comparison

User Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using our calculator.

Pixel Density — PPI Calculator

How do you use a pixel density or PPI calculator?

To calculate the pixel density of a display or a TV using our calculator, use the following options.

Option 1: Please select your preferred device from our presets.

Pixel Per Inch (PPI) Calculator - Device Presets

Select a screen information from a preset

Option 2: Enter your device's screen information, including the screen's diagonal, horizontal, and vertical resolutions.

Pixel Per Inch (PPI) Calculator - Input Fields

Manually enter your screen information.

When you complete either of the options, our PPI calculator will calculate and show the following information:

  1. Image preview visualizes the difference between the pixelation of the calculated PPI.
  2. PPI value shows the screen pixel density's rounded value and decimal values.
  3. Pixel density qualifiers show you the pixel density qualifier that your screen has.
  4. Screen preview shows you the screen shape labels for physical diagonal, width, height, and resolutions.

Pixel Per Inch (PPI) Calculator - Result

Screen preview and information

On top of the above information, our calculation also offers the following information for your further reference, including:

  • Total pixels
  • Pixels per square inch or configured unit
  • Amount of pixels over the diagonal.
  • Aspect ratio
  • Dot Pitch

Pixel Per Inch (PPI) Calculator - Details

Screen detailed information

Pixel Density — PPI Calculator

Pixel Density — PPI Calculator App

About this app

Our PPI calculator is the perfect tool to accurately calculate and explore the pixel density of any screen on mobiles, monitors, and TVs.

App availability

You can use the calculator for free as a PWA web app online or install it locally on any modern operating system, including Android, iOS, Windows 11/10, and macOS.

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References

1 Source

  1. ⬆️ Support different pixel densities. Android Developers. Published 2024. Accessed February 4, 2024.

    https://developer.android.com/training/multiscreen/screendensities