eDPI Calculator — Gaming Mouse Sensitivity Guide
eDPI (effective DPI) = Mouse DPI × in-game sensitivity. It is the single standardized number that describes your true mouse speed, making it comparable across different hardware setups.
eDPI formula
eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity
Examples: 800 DPI × 0.5 sens = 400 eDPI | 400 DPI × 2.0 sens = 800 eDPI
Recommended eDPI ranges by game
| Game | Low (precision) | Average pro | High (speed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS2 | 200–400 | 400–800 | 800–1200 |
| Valorant | 100–200 | 200–400 | 400–600 |
| Apex Legends | 600–900 | 1000–1400 | 1400–2000 |
| Fortnite | 20–40 | 40–60 | 60–80 (Fortnite units) |
| Overwatch 2 | 400–600 | 600–1000 | 1000–1400 |
Why is eDPI useful?
Two players can have the same eDPI but different DPI and sensitivity settings. eDPI normalizes this so you can compare sensitivity with pro players or friends regardless of their mouse hardware. It also makes sensitivity conversion between games much more accurate.
Calculate your eDPI
Use the free SkinRender Sensitivity Calculator to calculate your eDPI instantly and convert your sensitivity between CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Overwatch 2.
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Open Sensitivity CalculatoreDPI Formula and What It Tells You
eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity. It is the single number that describes your true mouse speed, independent of hardware settings. Two players with different DPI settings but identical eDPI have exactly the same physical mouse speed.
| Game | Low eDPI (precision) | Average pro eDPI | High eDPI (fast) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS2 | 200–400 | 400–800 | 800–1200 |
| Valorant | 100–200 | 200–400 | 400–600 |
| Apex Legends | 600–900 | 1000–1400 | 1400–2000 |
| Fortnite | 20–40 | 40–60 | 60–80 |
| Overwatch 2 | 400–600 | 600–1000 | 1000–1400 |
Should You Use 400 DPI or 800 DPI?
Both are equally valid — the same eDPI at 400 DPI (e.g., sens 2.0) and 800 DPI (sens 1.0) produces identical mouse speed. The real-world difference is minimal. Pick the DPI that your mouse supports natively without interpolation. Most gaming mice perform optimally at 400 or 800 DPI.
Use the Sensitivity Calculator to calculate your exact eDPI and convert between games.