Inches (Inch) Dimension & Ratio Guide
Passport Size Photo in Inch (2×2" vs 1.38×1.77")
इंच (Inch) में पासपोर्ट फोटो के दो मुख्य प्रकार होते हैं: 2×2 Inch (1:1 Ratio) और 1.38×1.77 Inch (7:9 Ratio)।
Passport Photo Ratio Calculator & Sizing Tool
Calculate exact simplified aspect ratios, millimeter to pixel conversions, and DPI resolutions.
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DPI Standard (Resolution)
US Visa / OCI Card (2×2 Inch) Guidelines:
Official DS-160 US Department of State visa photo requirements. Exact square 2x2 inch format.
Background: Strict Plain White or Off-White (No shadows) | Face: 50% – 69% (1 inch to 1 3/8 inches)
Calculated Aspect RatioDecimal: 0.778
7:9(7 Width : 9 Height)
35.0mm × 45.0mm (3.50 × 4.50 cm) simplifies to an exact aspect ratio of 7:9.
Print Size @ 300 DPI413 × 531 pxStandard studio photo print
HD Size @ 600 DPI827 × 1063 pxHigh-definition biometric scan
Recommended File Weight (KB):20 KB – 240 KB
Official Documents Matching Ratio (7:9):
Indian Passport (PSK Standard)Aadhaar Card (UIDAI Portal)UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI)Schengen Visa (Europe - 29 Nations)Driving Licence (Parivahan Sarathi)SSC Exam Forms (CGL, CHSL, MTS)UPSC Civil Services / NDARailway RRB (ALP, NTPC, Group D)Voter ID (ECI NVSP Portal)Singapore Visa (ICA)Australia Visa & PassportSSC JE Live / Upload Photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)RRB JE Candidate Photo (35 × 45 mm)
2×2 Inch vs 1.38×1.77 Inch: Detailed Comparison
The two most prominent passport photo standards in the world operate on different aspect ratios. Understanding which one your application requires is critical to prevent embassy or portal rejection.
US & OCI StandardRatio 1:1 (Square)
2 × 2 Inch (51 × 51 mm)
- • Pixels @ 300 DPI: 600 × 600 Pixels
- • Pixels @ 600 DPI: 1200 × 1200 Pixels
- • Target Applications: US Visa (DS-160, B1/B2, F1), OCI Card, US Passport, India e-Visa upload.
- • Face Coverage: 50% to 69% (1 inch to 1 3/8 inches).
Indian & UK StandardRatio 7:9 (Vertical)
1.38 × 1.77 Inch (35 × 45 mm)
- • Pixels @ 300 DPI: 413 × 531 Pixels
- • Pixels @ 600 DPI: 827 × 1063 Pixels
- • Target Applications: Indian Passport (PSK), Aadhaar Card, UK Visa, Schengen Visa, SSC/UPSC Exams.
- • Face Coverage: 70% to 80% (31mm to 36mm).
Inch-to-Pixel Conversion Chart @ Standard DPIs
| Inches (Width × Height) | Metric Equiv. | Aspect Ratio | Pixels @ 300 DPI | Pixels @ 600 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0" × 2.0" | 51 × 51 mm | 1 : 1 | 600 × 600 px | 1200 × 1200 px |
| 1.38" × 1.77" | 35 × 45 mm | 7 : 9 | 413 × 531 px | 827 × 1063 px |
| 1.97" × 2.76" | 50 × 70 mm | 5 : 7 | 591 × 827 px | 1181 × 1654 px |
| 0.98" × 1.38" | 25 × 35 mm | 5 : 7 | 295 × 413 px | 591 × 827 px |
Knowledge Base & FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Passport size photo ratio, dimensions aur print formats se jude zaroori prashn.
Passport size photo in inches kitna hota hai?▼
भारतीय पासपोर्ट के लिए फोटो का आकार 1.38 × 1.77 Inches (35×45mm, 7:9 ratio) होता है। यूएस वीज़ा (US Visa) और OCI कार्ड के लिए आकार 2.0 × 2.0 Inches (51×51mm, 1:1 square ratio) होता है।
2x2 inch photo me kitne pixels hote hain?▼
300 DPI पर 2×2 inch की फोटो में 600 × 600 Pixels होते हैं। 600 DPI पर यह 1200 × 1200 Pixels होती है।
Kya US Visa photo Indian passport me use ho sakti hai?▼
नहीं, भारतीय पासपोर्ट के लिए 2x2 इंच (1:1 ratio) का फोटो अस्वीकृत (Reject) हो सकता है क्योंकि भारतीय पासपोर्ट पोर्टल 3.5×4.5 cm (7:9 ratio) की मांग करता है।