How many pixels do I need for an 8 by 10 inch print?

At 300 PPI, an 8 by 10 inch print requires 2400 by 3000 pixels. At 150 PPI, it requires 1200 by 1500 pixels.

What PPI should I use for printing?

300 PPI is a common target for close-viewed photo prints. 240 PPI is often very good, while 150 PPI can work for posters and larger prints viewed from farther away.

PIXELS ↔ INCHES ↔ CENTIMETERS

Pixels to Print Size Calculator

Q: How do I convert pixels to inches?

Divide the number of pixels by the chosen pixels-per-inch value. For example, 3000 pixels divided by 300 PPI equals 10 inches.

Convert pixel dimensions to inches and centimeters at any PPI—or calculate exactly how many pixels you need for a target print size.

Convert pixels to print size

Enter an image's pixel dimensions and your intended print resolution.

Width in pixels Height in pixels Print resolution (PPI)

Print size at 300 PPI 13.44 × 10.08 inches 34.14 × 25.60 centimeters

Resolution	Size in inches	Size in centimeters	Typical use

Calculate pixels needed for a print

Choose a common size or enter your own dimensions.

Print width Print height Units Resolution (PPI)

Pixels needed for an 8 × 10 inch print at 300 PPI 2,400 × 3,000 pixels 7.2 megapixels

THE FORMULA

How pixels become print dimensions

inches = pixels ÷ PPI
pixels needed = inches × PPI

A 3,000-pixel-wide image printed at 300 pixels per inch is 10 inches wide. The same image at 150 PPI is 20 inches wide, but each inch contains fewer pixels.

For a detailed check of an actual file, including embedded resolution metadata, use the DPI/PPI Checker.

CHOOSING A RESOLUTION

What PPI should you use?

300 PPI: A common target for high-quality photographs and artwork viewed up close.

240 PPI: Very good quality for many photo prints, with a little more physical size from the same pixels.

150 PPI: Often suitable for posters and larger prints that are normally viewed from farther away.

The right value depends on the image, printing process, viewing distance, and your quality expectations.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Print-size FAQ

How do I convert pixels to inches?

Divide each pixel dimension by the intended PPI. For example, 3,000 pixels divided by 300 PPI equals 10 inches.

How many pixels do I need for an 8 × 10 print?

At 300 PPI, you need 2,400 × 3,000 pixels. At 240 PPI, you need 1,920 × 2,400 pixels. At 150 PPI, you need 1,200 × 1,500 pixels.

Does a higher PPI make a smaller print?

Yes, when pixel dimensions stay fixed. Packing more pixels into every inch creates a smaller physical print with denser image information.