Mouse Sensitivity Calculator: Find Your Perfect cm/360 and eDPI
Convert sensitivities between games, calculate your true eDPI, and find the optimal cm/360 for your aim style.
🎯What Are eDPI and cm/360?
eDPI (Effective DPI) is calculated by multiplying your hardware DPI by your in-game sensitivity (eDPI = DPI × In-Game Sensitivity). However, cm/360 is the physical distance your mouse must move across your mousepad to turn exactly 360 degrees in-game. While eDPI is a useful software metric, cm/360 is the true physical measurement of your aim.
Did You Know?
eDPI cannot be compared between different games because game engines handle sensitivity numbers differently. However, cm/360 is a universal physical measurement that applies perfectly to every game.
📊Pro Sensitivity Ranges
| Playstyle | cm/360 | eDPI (Val) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrist Aimer | 15-25cm | 400+ | Fast target switching, Call of Duty |
| Hybrid | 25-35cm | 280-400 | Apex Legends, Overwatch |
| Arm Aimer | 35-50cm | 200-280 | Valorant, CS2, tactical shooters |
| Ultra Low | 50cm+ | <200 | Sniping, extreme precision |
🛠️How to Optimize Your Sensitivity
Use cm/360, Not Sensitivity Numbers
High ImpactAlways use cm/360 as your baseline. It physically standardizes your aim across all games, building universal muscle memory.
Set DPI to 800
High Impact800 DPI offers the best balance of low sensor latency and minimal jitter. Adjust in-game sensitivity to reach your target cm/360.
Disable Mouse Acceleration
High ImpactEnsure Windows "Enhance Pointer Precision" is off. Acceleration ruins cm/360 consistency by changing distance based on speed.
Pro Tip
When transitioning to a lower sensitivity (higher cm/360), buy a larger mousepad. You must transition from wrist-aiming to arm-aiming to prevent injury and maximize precision.
✅ Key Takeaways
- →eDPI is only useful for comparing sensitivity within the exact same game.
- →cm/360 is the only universal measurement for aiming muscle memory.
- →Most tactical shooter pros use between 35cm and 50cm per 360.
- →800 DPI is the modern standard for balancing latency and sensor smoothness.
- →Mouse acceleration must be completely disabled for cm/360 to be accurate.