500 Pixels to Inches
500 pixels is 5.2083 inches at the 96 PPI screen standard, 3.3333 inches at 150 DPI and 1.6667 inches at 300 DPI.
Edit any field to convert a different size at the same resolution.
500 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 | Inches | In centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 72 PPI | 6.9444 | 17.639 |
| 96 PPI | 5.2083 | 13.229 |
| 150 PPI | 3.3333 | 8.4667 |
| 300 PPI | 1.6667 | 4.2333 |
| 600 PPI | 0.8333 | 2.1167 |
How the conversion works
Inches are found by dividing the pixel count by the pixel density: inches = pixels ÷ PPI. For 500 pixels at 96 PPI that is 500 ÷ 96 = 5.2083.
500 pixels is a single edge, and what it measures depends entirely on the density it is read at — which is why every row of the table above gives a different answer.
Printed at 300 DPI it covers 1.6667 inches.
At that size a print is held or read close up, where 300 DPI is the density to work to. On a 96 PPI screen the same pixels span 5.2083 inches.
In metric, 500 pixels at 300 DPI is 4.2333 cm, and at 96 PPI it is 13.229 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 500 pixels?
5.2083 inches at 96 PPI, 3.3333 inches at 150 DPI and 1.6667 inches at 300 DPI. Divide the pixels by the density you are using.
What size does 500 pixels print at 300 DPI?
1.6667 inches, which is 4.2333 cm. 300 DPI is the standard for photo and magazine printing.
What is 500 pixels in centimetres?
13.229 cm at 96 PPI, or 4.2333 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 1.6667 inches, which is what that standard is for. At 150 DPI the same pixels stretch to 3.3333 inches and the softening shows in the hand.
Why is there no single answer in inches?
Because pixels carry no physical size of their own. Only the pixel density fixes how much space they occupy, which is why every row of the table above gives a different result.