Mouse Sensitivity Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

What cm/360 should I use?

There is no universally correct value. Pure aim-duel players cluster around 20-40 cm/360; tactical players often prefer 30-55 cm/360. Pick one and keep it identical across every game.

Does higher DPI reduce input lag?

Marginally on very old sensors; on any modern mouse the difference is imperceptible. Choose a DPI your sensor tracks cleanly (often 800-1600) and adjust the in-game slider.

Why does my flick feel off after switching games?

Almost always a yaw mismatch. Use the conversion field so the muscle memory in your arm produces the same on-screen rotation in the new title.

What is eDPI?

eDPI is DPI multiplied by in-game sensitivity. It lets two players on different mice compare turn speed directly regardless of their individual DPI settings.

My ADS sensitivity feels different from hipfire - why?

Many games apply a separate ADS or scoped sensitivity multiplier on top of the base sensitivity. Factor that multiplier into the yaw value or use the dedicated ADS sensitivity setting.

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How It Works

Your real aiming speed in any first-person game is governed by three numbers: mouse DPI (counts reported per inch of physical movement), the in-game sensitivity slider, and the game's internal yaw constant (degrees of view rotation per mouse count at sensitivity 1). The single most-quoted figure is eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity - it lets two players on different mice compare turn speed directly.

The more physically meaningful number is cm/360: the distance your hand must travel on the pad to spin a full circle in-game. This tool computes counts per 360° as 360 ÷ (yaw × sensitivity), divides by DPI to get inches/360, and multiplies by 2.54 for cm/360. Lower cm/360 means a faster, twitchier setup; higher means slower and more precise.

To convert sensitivity between two games while keeping cm/360 identical, the product yaw × sens must stay constant. The new sensitivity = (yaw_old × sens_old) ÷ yaw_new.

Use Cases

Mouse sensitivity conversion is essential for any competitive FPS player across multiple titles:

Converting your main game sensitivity to a new game you are picking up so muscle memory transfers immediately.

Standardizing your eDPI after switching to a different DPI setting or a new mouse to keep feel identical.

Comparing sensitivities with teammates or pros who use different mice to get a common reference point.

Calculating the physical pad distance for a full 360 to verify your setup fits your available desk space.

Finding the in-game slider value that matches a target cm/360 for a new title without trial and error.

Tips

Keep your sensitivity consistent across games: Pick a cm/360 target, match it in every title you play, and let muscle memory build over weeks - switching constantly resets your aim.

Higher DPI is not automatically better: What matters is eDPI and stable sensor tracking. Any modern mouse tracks cleanly at 800-1600 DPI; choose a value in that range and adjust the in-game slider.

Disable mouse acceleration: Windows pointer-speed settings or in-game acceleration break the linear relationship this tool assumes. Keep both set to raw input.

Confirm the yaw constant: Many modern engines do not use the classic 0.022 Source value. ADS and scoped sensitivity often have their own separate multiplier.

Competitive ranges: Pure aim-duel players often cluster around 20-40 cm/360. Tactical and battle-royale players frequently prefer 30-55 cm/360 for recoil control and movement.

FAQ

What cm/360 should I use?

There is no universally correct value. Pure aim-duel players cluster around 20-40 cm/360 for micro-adjustment; tactical players often run 30-55 cm to steady recoil. Pick one and keep it identical across every game.

Does higher DPI reduce input lag?

Marginally on very old sensors; on any modern mouse the difference is imperceptible. Choose a DPI your sensor tracks cleanly (often 800-1600) and adjust the in-game slider to hit your target cm/360.

Why does my flick feel off after switching games?

Almost always a yaw mismatch. Use the conversion field so the muscle memory in your arm produces the same on-screen rotation in the new title.

What is eDPI?

eDPI stands for effective DPI. It is DPI multiplied by in-game sensitivity and lets two players on different mice compare turn speed directly regardless of their individual DPI settings.

My ADS sensitivity feels different from hipfire - why?

Many games apply a separate ADS or scoped sensitivity multiplier on top of the base sensitivity. You need to factor that multiplier into the yaw value or use the game's dedicated ADS sensitivity setting.

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