How to know the pixels on the screen

The term pixels means "image elements", in reference to a computer screen, more is better. The monitor of a PC is a peripheral that takes out the data, such as an image or text, similar to how a printer extracts data on paper. If the data is digital or physical, the quality of what users see is strongly influenced by the number of pixels. However, digital pixels on a computer screen are more easily quantifiable and modifiable. If you have Windows, use the display functions to get the dimensions in pixels, then perform the calculations to know the total number of pixels.

You will need to:
  • Calculator
  • Computer
Steps to follow:

one

Click on "Start". Enter "pixels" in the search box at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Press the "Enter" key to open the "Screen resolution" window.

two

Note the current width and height dimensions next to "Resolution". These numbers appear in a way similar to the following specification: "1366 X 768 (recommended)." Click on "Cancel" to close the window.

3

Click on "Start" again. Enter "Calculator" in the search box at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Press the "Enter" key to open the Microsoft Windows "calculator" application.

4

Use the numeric keypad in the "calculator" to write the dimensions as indicated in the previous steps. Press the buttons on the keyboard to enter the first set of numbers.

5

Press the key is equal ("=") to calculate the pixels on the screen. For example, the operation to know the total number of pixels on the screen is as follows: (1366) * (768) = 1, 049, 088 pixels.