EDPI Calculator

eDPI (Effective DPI) is a single number that represents your actual mouse sensitivity by combining your mouse DPI and in-game sensitivity. It's calculated as DPI × Sensitivity. This standardized metric allows gamers to compare sensitivity settings across different hardware and games, making it easier to find your ideal settings or replicate pro player configurations. You can use our unit converter to help with sensitivity conversions.

DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a hardware setting on your mouse that determines how many pixels the cursor moves per inch of physical movement. In-game sensitivity is a software multiplier that further adjusts mouse movement within a specific game. While you can achieve the same eDPI with different combinations (e.g., 800 DPI × 1.0 sens = 1600 DPI × 0.5 sens = 800 eDPI), most pros prefer higher DPI (400-1600) with lower in-game sensitivity for better tracking and less pixel skipping.

For tactical shooters like CS2 and Valorant, most professional players use eDPI between 200-800. This range favors precision over speed, which is crucial for headshots and accurate spray control. CS2 pros typically use 400-1200 eDPI, while Valorant players often go slightly lower at 200-600 eDPI. However, the "optimal" eDPI is subjective - some successful pros use eDPI as low as 160 or as high as 1600. Test different values to find what feels natural for your aiming style.

Converting sensitivity between games requires understanding each game's sensitivity scaling. While eDPI provides a baseline, games use different FOV and sensitivity multipliers. For example, to convert from CS2 to Valorant, multiply your CS2 sensitivity by 3.18. From Valorant to Apex Legends, multiply by 0.3944. Many online sensitivity converters can help with this, or you can use the cm/360 method (centimeters per 360-degree turn) as a universal standard. Our percentage calculator can help you fine-tune sensitivity adjustments.

cm/360 (centimeters per 360-degree turn) is a universal sensitivity measurement that shows how many centimeters you need to move your mouse to complete a full 360-degree rotation in-game. Unlike eDPI, cm/360 is game-independent and works across all titles. Lower cm/360 values (15-25cm) indicate high sensitivity, while higher values (40-60cm+) indicate low sensitivity. Most CS2 pros use 30-50cm/360. You can calculate cm/360 from eDPI, but the formula varies by game due to different FOV and sensitivity implementations.

The choice between high and low eDPI depends on your playstyle, game genre, and physical setup. Low eDPI (200-400) offers maximum precision for tactical shooters, requires arm aiming, and needs a large mousepad. Medium eDPI (400-800) provides versatility for most games and playstyles. High eDPI (800+) enables fast flicks and wrist aiming, perfect for fast-paced games like Apex Legends or Overwatch. Consider your desk space, mousepad size, and whether you prefer arm or wrist aiming when choosing your eDPI range.

Professional players typically choose eDPI based on years of practice and muscle memory development. Most start with community-recommended ranges for their game, then make incremental adjustments over months. Factors include their role (entry fraggers often use higher eDPI than AWPers in CS2), mousepad size, and personal comfort. Many pros stick with settings they've used for years, even when switching games. Notable examples: s1mple (1236 eDPI), ZywOo (800 eDPI), and TenZ (320 eDPI) all excel with vastly different sensitivities, proving there's no single "correct" eDPI.

Finding your ideal eDPI requires systematic testing. Start with your game's average pro eDPI as a baseline. Play for at least 2-3 days before making changes - switching too frequently prevents muscle memory development. Make small adjustments (5-10% changes) rather than drastic jumps. Test your accuracy in aim trainers like Aimlab or Kovaak's, and track your in-game performance. Consider your mousepad size: if you're constantly running out of space, increase eDPI; if you struggle with precision, decrease it. Use our percentage calculator to make precise sensitivity adjustments.

Higher DPI doesn't automatically mean better performance, but it can reduce pixel skipping and provide smoother tracking within your mouse's native DPI range (usually 400-3200 for gaming mice). Most pros use 400-1600 DPI because these values typically align with native sensor steps, ensuring 1:1 tracking without interpolation. Going above 3200 DPI rarely provides benefits and can introduce sensor jitter. The key is matching your DPI with appropriate in-game sensitivity to achieve your target eDPI while staying within your mouse sensor's optimal performance range.

Common mistakes include: constantly changing sensitivity (prevents muscle memory), copying pro settings blindly without considering personal factors, using extremely high eDPI (2000+) without proper mousepad and technique, enabling mouse acceleration or "Enhance pointer precision" in Windows, using non-native DPI values that cause sensor interpolation, and ignoring polling rate (use 1000Hz for competitive gaming). Also avoid using in-game sensitivity multipliers inconsistently across different weapons or scopes. Consistency is key - once you find a comfortable eDPI, stick with it for at least a month before making changes.