CM to PX Converter
Use this free online cm to px converter tool to convert centimeters to pixels. Centimeters are an absolute metric unit while pixels are the standard web unit. This converter is essential for translating metric print measurements to screen-based designs.
To convert centimeters to pixels, multiply by 96 and divide by 2.54 (since 1 inch equals 96 pixels and 2.54 centimeters). This follows the CSS specification for absolute unit relationships.
Conversion Formula
px = (cm × 96) ÷ 2.54
For example, to convert 2.54cm to pixels, calculate (2.54 × 96) ÷ 2.54 = 96px. Similarly, 1cm equals approximately 37.8px because (1 × 96) ÷ 2.54 ≈ 37.8.
CM to PX Converter Conversion Table
| CM | PX |
|---|---|
| 0.5cm | 18.9px |
| 1cm | 37.8px |
| 1.5cm | 56.69px |
| 2cm | 75.59px |
| 2.54cm | 96px |
| 3cm | 113px |
| 4cm | 151px |
| 5cm | 189px |
| 7.5cm | 283px |
| 10cm | 378px |
| 12.7cm | 480px |
| 15cm | 567px |
| 20cm | 756px |
| 25.4cm | 960px |
| 30cm | 1134px |
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and international contexts. In web contexts, 1cm equals approximately 37.8 pixels. While uncommon for screen design, centimeters are valuable for print stylesheets where physical dimensions matter.
What is PX?
Pixels (px) are an absolute CSS unit representing a single dot on screen, normatively defined as 1/96th of an inch. They are commonly used for precise element sizing in web design. However, pixels can create accessibility issues as they don't scale with user browser preferences, making them less ideal for responsive typography.