eDPI Calculator - Gaming Mouse Sensitivity

What is eDPI?

eDPI stands for "effective DPI" or "effective dots per inch." It's calculated by multiplying your mouse's hardware DPI by your in-game sensitivity. This gives you a single number that represents your true sensitivity, regardless of which DPI and sensitivity combination you use.

Two players with the same eDPI will have identical cursor/crosshair speeds, even if one uses 400 DPI with sensitivity 2 and another uses 800 DPI with sensitivity 1.

The eDPI formula

$$\text{eDPI} = \text{Mouse DPI} \times \text{In-game Sensitivity}$$

Example

• Player A: 400 DPI × 2.0 sens = 800 eDPI
• Player B: 800 DPI × 1.0 sens = 800 eDPI
• Player C: 1600 DPI × 0.5 sens = 800 eDPI

All three have identical effective sensitivity.

Why eDPI matters

Comparing sensitivities

When someone shares their sensitivity settings, you need both their DPI and in-game sens to replicate it. eDPI eliminates this complexity—if you know your target eDPI, you can calculate the appropriate sensitivity for any DPI.

Finding your sensitivity

Pro player settings are often shared as eDPI, making it easy to try different settings without worrying about DPI differences.

Consistency

If you change your mouse DPI (for desktop use, for example), you can quickly calculate the new in-game sensitivity to maintain the same eDPI.

Pro player eDPI by game

Valorant

Player	Team	eDPI
TenZ	Sentinels	200
Shroud	—	260
Average pro	—	280
Tarik	—	320

Valorant pro range: 200–400 eDPI

CS:GO / CS2

Player	Team	eDPI
s1mple	NAVI	1236
NiKo	G2	800
Average pro	—	880
f0rest	—	400

CS:GO pro range: 600–1200 eDPI

Overwatch 2

Player	Role	eDPI
Profit	DPS	3800
Carpe	DPS	4400
Average pro	—	4500

Overwatch pro range: 2800–7000 eDPI

Apex Legends

Player	eDPI
Aceu	800
ImperialHal	1600
Average pro	1200

Apex pro range: 800–1800 eDPI

cm/360 explained

Another way to measure sensitivity is cm/360 (or inches/360)—the distance you need to move your mouse to complete a 360° turn in-game.

$$\text{cm/360} = \frac{360 \times 2.54}{\text{eDPI} \times \text{yaw}}$$

The "yaw" value varies by game engine.

Typical cm/360 ranges

Sensitivity	cm/360	Description
Very low	50-80 cm	Arm aimer, large mousepad needed
Low	30-50 cm	Common for precision shooters
Medium	20-30 cm	Balanced approach
High	10-20 cm	Wrist aimer
Very high	< 10 cm	Extreme speed, less precision

Choosing your sensitivity

Lower eDPI (slower)

Pros:

• More precise aim
• Easier micro-adjustments
• Better for tracking targets
• Less shaky aim

Cons:

• Requires larger mousepad
• More arm movement
• Slower 180° turns
• Can cause arm fatigue

Higher eDPI (faster)

Pros:

• Quick flicks and turns
• Less arm movement
• Smaller mousepad works
• Better for close-quarters

Cons:

• Harder to make small adjustments
• Less consistent aim
• Overshooting targets
• Jittery crosshair

Finding your ideal eDPI

Method 1: Pro baseline

1. Start with the average pro eDPI for your game
2. Play for a few hours
3. Adjust up if you can't turn fast enough
4. Adjust down if you're overshooting targets
5. Make small adjustments (10-15% at a time)

Method 2: Tracking test

1. Set a moderate eDPI
2. Try to track a moving target smoothly
3. If you overshoot constantly, lower eDPI
4. If you can't keep up, raise eDPI
5. Find the sweet spot where tracking is smooth

Method 3: Flick test

1. Practice flicking to targets
2. If you consistently underflick, raise eDPI
3. If you consistently overflick, lower eDPI
4. Adjust until flicks are accurate

DPI myths debunked

"Higher DPI is more accurate"

Not necessarily. While higher DPI means more data points, differences above 800-1600 DPI are imperceptible for most players. Choose a DPI that gives you a comfortable in-game sensitivity.

"Pros use 400 DPI"

While many do, it's mostly historical. 400 DPI was standard when optical mice first became popular. Modern pros use 400-1600 DPI, with the trend moving toward 800-1600 for smoother desktop usage.

"Native DPI is best"

Some argue mice have a "native" DPI that's most accurate. For quality gaming mice, this is largely irrelevant—use what's comfortable.

eDPI vs sensitivity converters

eDPI only works for comparing sensitivity within the same game. Different games have different sensitivity systems, so eDPI 800 in CS:GO is not the same as eDPI 800 in Valorant.

For cross-game conversion, use a sensitivity converter that accounts for:

• Different yaw values
• Different FOV defaults
• Engine differences

Tips for sensitivity changes

Commit to changes

When changing sensitivity, give yourself at least a week to adjust before deciding if it works. Your aim will initially feel worse.

Practice intentionally

Use aim trainers like:

• Aim Lab
• Kovaak's
• osu!

Don't chase perfection

There's no "perfect" sensitivity. Many pro players use vastly different sensitivities and perform at the highest level.

Consider your setup

• Large mousepad? Can use lower eDPI
• Limited desk space? May need higher eDPI
• Arm aimer? Lower eDPI
• Wrist aimer? Higher eDPI

Common eDPI ranges by playstyle

Playstyle	Relative eDPI	Description
AWPer/Sniper	Lower	Precision over speed
Rifler	Average	Balanced
Entry/Duelist	Slightly higher	Quick reactions needed
Support	Average	Consistent positioning
Flex	Average	Adaptability