This article explains what it means, how to calculate it, and how to use it.

What Does ‘Pixels per Inch’ Mean?

The pixels per inch of a display is what’s referred to as thepixel densityorPPI.

Illustration of pixels per inch using a ruler against a computer screen.

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So now you know your display’s PPI… but what good is it?

If you were just curious, you’re done!

What you’ll need isthe diagonal display size in inchesandthe resolution of the screen.

Both of these numbers can be found on the technical specifications page of your display or equipment.

So now you know your display’s PPI… but what good is it?

If you were just curious, you’re done!

How can you be sure the image is being created large enough or has the right detail?

You’ll also need to knowthe horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions of your image.

You’re creating or editing that so it should be easy enough to find in your graphics program.

Do the math with an image you have and then print it outit works every time!

Don’t worry if you didn’t find your resolution for your machine.