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🖱️ Professional DPI Testing Tool

Mouse DPI Calculator & Tester

Measure your current mouse DPI, calculate effective sensitivity, and find your perfect gaming settings. Used by professional players to optimize their aim.

📏 Measure Your Mouse DPI

How to measure:

  1. 1. Set your in-game sensitivity to 1.0
  2. 2. Disable mouse acceleration (Windows/game settings)
  3. 3. Measure exactly how many cm you move your mouse
  4. 4. Count how many pixels your cursor moved on screen
  5. 5. Enter both values below to calculate your DPI
Your Calculated DPI:
203 DPI

🎯 Analyze Current Settings

Effective DPI (eDPI)
800
CM per 360°
1.14 cm

📊 Your DPI Category

Current Category
Medium
Balanced

📐 Mousepad Usage

Mousepad needed for 360°
0.03x
Plenty of room! Very high sensitivity.
Inches/360°: 0.45"
PRO TIP

Most pros keep DPI between 400-1600 and adjust in-game sensitivity. This provides better control and consistency across games.

Compare with Pros

CS2 400-1600 DPI
Avg: 800 eDPI
Valorant 400-1600 DPI
Avg: 320 eDPI
Apex Legends 400-1600 DPI
Avg: 1200 eDPI

Understanding Mouse DPI

What is DPI?

DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a measurement of mouse sensitivity that indicates how many pixels your cursor moves on screen for every inch you physically move your mouse. A mouse with 800 DPI will move the cursor 800 pixels for every inch of physical movement.

Hardware vs Software Sensitivity

DPI is a hardware setting controlled by your mouse sensor and driver software. In-game sensitivity is a software multiplier applied on top of your DPI. Together, they determine your effective sensitivity (eDPI = DPI × In-game Sensitivity).

Why DPI Matters for Gaming

DPI affects precision, cursor speed, and input lag. Modern gaming mice have excellent sensors that perform well across a wide DPI range (400-3200). The "best" DPI depends on your monitor resolution, mousepad size, and personal preference. Higher DPI isn't always better.

Common DPI Myths

Myth: Higher DPI = Better Gaming. Reality: DPI is a personal preference. Most pros use 400-1600 DPI. What matters is finding a comfortable eDPI that suits your play style, mousepad size, and the games you play.

DPI vs eDPI vs Sensitivity

Understanding these three concepts is crucial for optimizing your gaming setup:

DPI

Hardware sensitivity. Set in mouse software. Affects both desktop and games.

Example: 800 DPI
Sensitivity

Software multiplier. Set in-game. Only affects that specific game.

Example: 1.5 sens
eDPI

Effective DPI. DPI × Sensitivity. Used to compare settings across players.

Example: 1200 eDPI

DPI Guide by Play Style

400-800 DPI
Low Sensitivity
Arm Aiming
CM/360
35-50 cm
Pros:

Maximum precision, smooth tracking, less hand fatigue

Cons:

Requires large mousepad, slower reactions

Best For:

Tactical shooters (CS2, Valorant), sniping, precise aim

60% of pros use this range
800-1600 DPI
Medium Sensitivity
Arm + Wrist
CM/360
25-35 cm
Pros:

Balanced control and speed, versatile

Cons:

May need adjustment for different game types

Best For:

All FPS games, most versatile option

30% of pros use this range
1600-3200 DPI
High Sensitivity
Wrist Aiming
CM/360
15-25 cm
Pros:

Fast reactions, small mousepad needed

Cons:

Harder to track precisely, more hand strain

Best For:

Fast-paced games (Apex, Fortnite), high mobility

10% of pros use this range

Pro Player DPI Settings by Game

CS2

400-1600 DPI
Average DPI
400
Average Sensitivity
2
Average eDPI
800

Valorant

400-1600 DPI
Average DPI
800
Average Sensitivity
0.4
Average eDPI
320

Apex Legends

400-1600 DPI
Average DPI
800
Average Sensitivity
1.5
Average eDPI
1200

Overwatch 2

800-1600 DPI
Average DPI
800
Average Sensitivity
5
Average eDPI
1200

Fortnite

400-3200 DPI
Average DPI
800
Average Sensitivity
8
Average eDPI
1600

Call of Duty

800-3200 DPI
Average DPI
800
Average Sensitivity
5
Average eDPI
2000
Note: Pro settings are averages and trends. The best DPI is the one that feels comfortable to you. Use pro settings as a starting point, then adjust based on your preferences and setup.

How to Find Your Perfect DPI

1

Start with Common Pro Settings

Begin with 800 DPI and 1.0 in-game sensitivity (800 eDPI). This is the most popular starting point among professional players and provides a good balance for most gaming scenarios.

2

Test Your Mousepad Coverage

With your starting settings, try doing a 360-degree turn. If it takes more than your mousepad width, increase sensitivity. If you barely use half your mousepad, consider lowering it. Aim for using 70-90% of your mousepad for a 360° turn.

3

Practice Common Scenarios

Test tracking moving targets, doing quick flicks, and controlling recoil. If you overshoot targets consistently, lower your sensitivity. If you struggle to turn fast enough, increase it. Make small adjustments (5-10% at a time).

4

Commit and Build Muscle Memory

Once you find a comfortable setting, stick with it for at least 2 weeks. Muscle memory takes time to develop. Avoid constantly changing your sensitivity. Consistency is more important than finding the "perfect" number.

Frequently Asked Questions