Print files & sizing

How Many Pixels Is 5×5 at 300 DPI?

5×5 inches at 300 DPI is 1500×1500 pixels. That is a 1:1 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.

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Key takeaways
  • 5×5 inches at 300 DPI is 1500×1500 pixels. That is a 1:1 ratio — here is the exact file to export and what to check before you sell it.
  • 1500 × 1500 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.
  • 1:1. Any print that reduces to 1:1 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.
  • Yes — 1500×1500 is exactly 300 DPI at 5×5 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (1000×1000) softness starts to show.

5×5 inches at 300 DPI is 1500×1500 pixels. The arithmetic is inches × DPI, so 5 × 300 = 1500 and 5 × 300 = 1500.

ResolutionPixel dimensionsGood for
300 DPI1500 × 1500 pxPrint. The standard buyers expect.
200 DPI1000 × 1000 pxAcceptable at arm's length; visibly softer up close.
150 DPI750 × 750 pxToo low for a print you are charging for.
72 DPI360 × 360 pxScreen only. Never sell this as a printable.

The ratio matters more than the size

5×5 is a 1:1 ratio. Every other print size that reduces to 1:1 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 1500×1500 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 1500×1500, upscaling will show. Rebuild or offer a smaller size.

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Questions

Quick answers.

How many pixels is 5×5 at 300 DPI?

1500 × 1500 pixels. Multiply each dimension in inches by 300.

What aspect ratio is 5×5?

1:1. Any print that reduces to 1:1 will crop from the same file without redrawing it.

Is 1500×1500 enough for a 5×5 print?

Yes — 1500×1500 is exactly 300 DPI at 5×5 inches, which is the standard for print. Below about 200 DPI (1000×1000) softness starts to show.