CM to PX Converter

A tool that converts CM to PX for a specific breakpoint, helping to measure pixels accurately.

The base DPI is DPI (dots per inch).
Rounding precision (max 15):

CM to PX Conversion Table

This table shows common CM to PX values based on a screen resolution of 96 PPI. Use the converter above for more conversions.

Centimeters (cm) Pixels (px)
1cm37.8px
2cm75.6px
3cm113.4px
4cm151.2px
5cm189px
6cm226.8px
7cm264.6px
8cm302.4px
9cm340.2px
10cm378px
11cm415.8px
12cm453.6px
13cm491.4px
14cm529.2px
15cm567px
16cm604.8px
17cm642.6px
18cm680.4px
19cm718.2px
20cm756px
21cm793.8px
22cm831.6px
23cm869.4px
24cm907.2px
25cm945px
26cm982.8px
27cm1020.6px
28cm1058.4px
29cm1096.2px
30cm1134px

How to Convert CM to PX?

To convert centimeters (cm) to pixels (px), you need to know the pixel density, typically measured in pixels per inch (PPI). A common standard is 96 PPI. Then, use the formula:
cm × PPI ÷ 2.54 = px

For example, if you're using a screen with 96 PPI and want to convert 5cm to px:
5 × 96 ÷ 2.54 = 189px

What is the CM to PX Formula?

The formula for converting CM to PX is:
PX = (CM × PPI) / 2.54

Assuming a standard screen resolution of 96 PPI (pixels per inch), the formula becomes:
PX = CM × 96 / 2.54

Why Convert CM to PX?

Converting centimeters (cm) to pixels (px) is important when you're designing for digital screens and need to translate physical measurements into digital dimensions. This is especially crucial for web design, ensuring accurate layout and element sizing across various screen resolutions and devices.

Why Use PX Over CM?

  • Screen Accuracy: PX is the native unit for digital screens, allowing for precise alignment, spacing, and positioning of UI elements.
  • Web Design Standard: PX is widely used in CSS and web development, making it easy to implement and maintain consistent styling across browsers.
  • Responsive Layouts: PX units work well with media queries and breakpoints for designing adaptive layouts tailored to different screen sizes.
  • Ease of Use: Developers are familiar with pixels, and most design tools and frameworks are optimized for px-based layouts.
  • Better Control: PX provides finer control over spacing and sizing in digital interfaces, where absolute physical dimensions (like cm) aren’t always relevant.