Print files & sizing

How Many Pixels Is 28×40 at 300 DPI?

28×40 inches at 300 DPI is 8400×12000 pixels. That is a 7:10 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.

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Key takeaways
  • 28×40 inches at 300 DPI is 8400×12000 pixels. That is a 7:10 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.
  • 8400 × 12000 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.
  • 7:10. Any print that reduces to 7:10 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.
  • Yes — 8400×12000 is exactly 300 DPI at 28×40 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (5600×8000) softness starts to show.

28×40 inches at 300 DPI is 8400×12000 pixels. The arithmetic is inches × DPI, so 28 × 300 = 8400 and 40 × 300 = 12000.

ResolutionPixel dimensionsGood for
300 DPI8400 × 12000 pxPrint. The standard buyers expect.
200 DPI5600 × 8000 pxAcceptable at arm's length; visibly softer up close.
150 DPI4200 × 6000 pxToo low for a print you are charging for.
72 DPI2016 × 2880 pxScreen only. Never sell this as a printable.

The ratio matters more than the size

28×40 is a 7:10 ratio. Every other print size that reduces to 7:10 can be cut from the same master file without redrawing anything — which is why sellers who work in ratios list far more sizes for the same effort than sellers who work in inches.

Before you list it

  • Export at 8400×12000 px and confirm the file actually reports 300 DPI, not 72.
  • Check the true pixel dimensions rather than trusting the DPI field — software often lies about it.
  • If your source image is smaller than 8400×12000, upscaling will show. Rebuild or offer a smaller size.

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Questions

Quick answers.

How many pixels is 28×40 at 300 DPI?

8400 × 12000 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.

What aspect ratio is 28×40?

7:10. Any print that reduces to 7:10 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.

Is 8400×12000 enough for a 28×40 print?

Yes — 8400×12000 is exactly 300 DPI at 28×40 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (5600×8000) softness starts to show.