eDPI Calculator
Free eDPI calculator that converts your in-game sensitivity and mouse DPI into your effective DPI — the one number that actually compares across Valorant, CS:GO, Fortnite, and the rest. Pick your game below for pro-range guidance, then take a 5-second CPS test to feel the new setup.
eDPI Calculator
Your eDPI
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Enter your in-game sensitivity and mouse DPI to calculate your effective DPI.
Click a row to open that game's eDPI calculator with pro-band guidance pre-filled. Overwatch's true ceiling extends past 8,000 for mobility heroes — clipped here for readability.
What is eDPI?
eDPI — short for *effective dots per inch* — is your mouse DPI multiplied by your in-game sensitivity. The point of eDPI is to give you one number that means the same thing no matter which mouse you use. Two players with very different DPI settings can have the exact same in-game feel as long as their eDPI matches.
The formula is the same in every FPS: eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity. What changes between games is the *meaning* of a given eDPI value — 400 eDPI is on the high side for Valorant and on the low side for CS:GO. That's why this calculator splits into per-game pages with pro reference bands instead of giving you just one generic number.
How to Use the eDPI Calculator
There are only two inputs and one button. Find both values once, then come back to recalculate whenever you change either.
1. Find your mouse DPI
Open your mouse software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries GG, etc.) and read the active DPI profile. Most pros use 400, 800, or 1600. If you have no software, your mouse probably defaults to 800.
2. Find your in-game sensitivity
It's in the Settings → Controls → Mouse panel of every major FPS. Valorant, CS:GO, and Apex use a decimal (e.g. 0.4 / 2.0 / 1.5). Fortnite uses a percentage (e.g. 7.0%). Enter the number — don't include the % sign.
3. Pick your game
Use the Valorant, CS:GO, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch, or Call of Duty page so the result is labeled against that game's pro band. The generic calculator above gives you a one-size-fits-all read.
Why eDPI Matters More Than Raw Sensitivity
When two players compare sensitivity, they almost always disagree — because they're comparing different things. "I play on 2.0" means nothing without a DPI. eDPI normalizes the conversation.
Cross-mouse portability
If you switch from a 400 DPI mouse to an 800 DPI mouse and want the exact same feel, halve your in-game sensitivity. Your eDPI stays identical, and so does your muscle memory.
Pro-player comparison
Watching a TenZ stream and want to match his aim? Don't copy his sensitivity — match his eDPI (around 320 in Valorant). Same mouse-movement-per-pixel, regardless of the DPI you happen to run.
Game-to-game tuning
eDPI doesn't translate 1:1 between games (Valorant feels different from CS:GO at the same eDPI because of FOV and mouse acceleration handling), but it's still the best starting point. Use our per-game pages for the right ballpark, then click-test the new setup on the 5-second CPS test or the 1-second burst test.
Common eDPI Ranges by Game
Rough pro-meta bands. These shift with patches — when in doubt, check the dedicated per-game page on this site for the up-to-date band.
Low-sens games (200–1000 eDPI)
Valorant (200–400), CS:GO / CS2 (600–1000). Reward precision over flicks — the meta is rifle-led and headshot-driven.
Mid-sens games (800–1600 eDPI)
Apex Legends (800–1600). Movement is heavy, so you need enough sens to keep up with strafing and skydives, but tracking still matters.
High-sens games (3000+ eDPI)
Overwatch 2 (2400–8000, varies by role), Call of Duty (3000–6000). Hero abilities and fast TTK favor snappy aim and quick 180s. Fortnite uses % sens so its raw numbers look small (40–80) but the underlying feel is mid-to-high.
What to Test After Changing Your eDPI
A new eDPI feels alien for the first 30 minutes. Don't trust the gut-check — measure. Two quick tests on this site will tell you whether the change is working *before* you take it into ranked.
1. Click consistency
Run a 5-second CPS test at the new setting. If your average clicks per second drops more than 1.0 vs your old setup, your finger/wrist hasn't adapted yet — give it another session before you commit.
2. Burst capability
Try a 1-second burst CPS test. Burst CPS is the better proxy for whether you can micro-correct a one-tap rifle shot. If it tanks, your new sens is probably too low for your wrist style.
3. Track over a week
Submit your scores to the leaderboard and check the trend after 5–7 sessions. eDPI tuning is a multi-day adaptation — single-session data is noisy.
Sources & References
- [1]prosettings.net — Pro player settings database
Community-maintained tracker of mouse/DPI/sensitivity settings across major esports titles. Primary source for the pro examples cited on this site.
- [2]Liquipedia — Counter-Strike player database
Esports wiki maintained by the Liquipedia community; cross-reference for CS:GO/CS2 pro setups and tournament metadata.
- [3]Liquipedia — Valorant player database
Same coverage for Valorant pros — useful when prosettings.net is out of date.
- [4]Mouse-Sensitivity.com
Open-source sensitivity matching calculator used by the FPS community; basis for the cross-game conversion guidance in our FAQ.
- [5]r/MouseReview megathreads
Active subreddit for sensor / DPI discussion; useful when evaluating whether a mouse runs cleanly at non-native DPI steps.
Pro settings reflect publicly tracked configurations as of 2026. Settings drift over time — treat these as benchmark ranges, not real-time data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the eDPI formula?
The eDPI formula is simply eDPI = mouse DPI × in-game sensitivity. A 800 DPI mouse at 0.5 sensitivity gives 400 eDPI. The number is identical across every FPS — what changes is how that number feels in each game.
What is a good eDPI for FPS games?
There's no universally "good" eDPI — it depends on the game. Valorant pros sit at 200–400, CS:GO pros at 600–1000, Apex pros at 800–1600, Call of Duty pros at 3000–6000. Use the per-game pages on this site for the right band.
Is lower eDPI better?
Lower eDPI gives you more precision per pixel but requires more physical mouse movement. Most tactical-FPS pros (Valorant, CS:GO) run low because one-tap rifling rewards micro-aim. Hero shooters and battle royales generally trend higher.
Does eDPI translate between games?
Not perfectly. Two games can use the same eDPI and still feel different because of FOV, mouse acceleration, and engine-level input handling. Treat eDPI as a starting point when switching games, then fine-tune over a few sessions.
What mouse DPI should I use?
Use whatever's native to your mouse sensor at 400, 800, or 1600 — the values pro mice are calibrated for. Going higher (e.g. 3200+) rarely helps and can introduce smoothing on some sensors. Adjust your in-game sensitivity instead.
Why does Fortnite use a different sensitivity scale?
Fortnite expresses sensitivity as a percentage (0–100) rather than a decimal multiplier. That's why pro Fortnite eDPI values look small (40–80) — multiply DPI by the percentage as a decimal (e.g. 7.5% × 800 = 60). Our Fortnite eDPI calculator handles this automatically.
How often should I recalculate my eDPI?
Recalculate any time you change mice, change DPI, or update your in-game sensitivity. Your muscle memory is built on the *feel*, not the numbers — eDPI is how you preserve that feel across changes.