2048 x 1536 Pixels to Inches
2,048 × 1,536 pixels is 21.333 × 16 inches at the 96 PPI screen standard, 13.653 × 10.24 inches at 150 DPI and 6.8267 × 5.12 inches at 300 DPI.
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2,048 × 1,536 pixels in inches at every common resolution
The physical size depends entirely on the density you print or display at — these are the values people look up most.
| Resolution | Width × height in inches | In centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 28.444 × 21.333 | 72.249 × 54.187 |
| 96 PPI | 21.333 × 16 | 54.187 × 40.64 |
| 150 PPI | 13.653 × 10.24 | 34.679 × 26.01 |
| 300 PPI | 6.8267 × 5.12 | 17.34 × 13.005 |
| 600 PPI | 3.4133 × 2.56 | 8.6699 × 6.5024 |
How the conversion works
Inches are found by dividing the pixel count by the pixel density: inches = pixels ÷ PPI. For 2,048 × 1,536 pixels at 96 PPI that is 2,048 ÷ 96 = 21.333 and 1,536 ÷ 96 = 16.
2,048 × 1,536 is QXGA, and the resolution of the 9.7-inch iPad Retina display.
Printed at 300 DPI it covers 6.8267 × 5.12 inches; on a 96 PPI screen the same pixels span 21.333 × 16 inches.
That is 3.15 megapixels in total, in 4:3 proportion. In metric the 300 DPI print measures 17.34 × 13.005 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 2,048 × 1,536 pixels (QXGA)?
21.333 × 16 inches at 96 PPI, 13.653 × 10.24 inches at 150 DPI and 6.8267 × 5.12 inches at 300 DPI. Divide the pixels by the density you are using.
What size does 2,048 × 1,536 pixels print at 300 DPI?
6.8267 × 5.12 inches, which is 17.34 × 13.005 cm. 300 DPI is the standard for photo and magazine printing.
What is 2,048 × 1,536 pixels in centimetres?
54.187 × 40.64 cm at 96 PPI, or 17.34 × 13.005 cm at 300 DPI.
Should these pixels be printed at 300 DPI?
Yes, if the print is held or read close up. At 300 DPI they cover 6.8267 × 5.12 inches, which is what that standard is for. At 150 DPI the same pixels stretch to 13.653 × 10.24 inches and the softening shows in the hand.
Is 2,048 × 1,536 a 4:3 ratio?
Yes. That is 4:3, which is not a standard print shape: the closest is a Letter page, and fitting it means losing about 3% along the long edge.
What is the largest standard print 2,048 × 1,536 pixels will make at 300 DPI?
A 4 × 6 photo print. 3.1 megapixels is 6.8267 × 5.12 inches at 300 DPI, which covers a 4 × 6 photo print with the rest as margin or crop.