Changing your mouse DPI? Get the in-game sensitivity that keeps your aim exactly the same.
Multiply your in-game sensitivity by your old DPI and divide by your new DPI. This keeps your eDPI constant, so the same hand movement turns the same amount. Doubling DPI from 800 to 1600 halves the sensitivity you need.
new sensitivity = sensitivity × old DPI ÷ new DPI
Not sure what DPI your mouse really sends? Measure it with a ruler.
Put a ruler beside your mouse. Click the pad, move the mouse exactly that distance from left to right, then click again.
| DPI | Sensitivity | eDPI |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 0.8 | 320 |
| 800 | 0.4 | 320 |
| 1000 | 0.32 | 320 |
| 1200 | 0.2667 | 320 |
| 1600 | 0.2 | 320 |
| 2400 | 0.1333 | 320 |
| 3200 | 0.1 | 320 |
A sensitivity of 0.4 at 800 DPI converted to other DPI values. To move your settings between games instead, use the sensitivity converter.
Multiply your sensitivity by old DPI ÷ new DPI. Going from 800 to 1600 DPI halves it, so 0.4 becomes 0.2.
Higher DPI gives finer cursor steps, but aim speed is what matters. Use any DPI you like and adjust sensitivity to keep the same eDPI.
Very accurate if you measure carefully: use a ruler, move in a straight line, turn off “Enhance pointer precision” and average three attempts. Mice are often a few percent off their advertised DPI.