How to Use a Sensitivity Converter: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

What is a Sensitivity Converter and Why Do You Need One?

A sensitivity converter (also called an aim converter, DPI converter, or cross-game sensitivity calculator) is a tool that translates your mouse sensitivity from one game to another while preserving your physical aim speed. Without a converter, switching from Valorant to CS2 and trying to "guess" your new sensitivity can cost you weeks of relearning muscle memory you already built.

The need for a converter exists because every game engine handles mouse input differently. Valorant uses a yaw value of 0.07, CS2 uses 0.022, Overwatch 2 uses 0.006327. A sensitivity of "1.0" means completely different things in each game. The converter uses these yaw constants to produce a mathematically precise translation.

The Science Behind Sensitivity Conversion

The fundamental metric that a sensitivity converter preserves is your cm/360 — the physical centimeters you must move your mouse to rotate your camera 360° in-game. This is game-engine-agnostic: it is pure physics.

To find the equivalent CS2 sensitivity that produces the same 54.5 cm/360 at 800 DPI:

This is exactly what our DCPROSENS converter does automatically — you never need to run these formulas manually.

Step-by-Step: How to Use DCPROSENS Converter

Step 1: Know Your Current Settings

Before converting, make sure you have these three values ready:

• Your mouse DPI — Find this in your mouse software (Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries GG). The default is usually 800 DPI if you've never changed it.
• Your current game — The game you are currently playing (source game)
• Your current in-game sensitivity — Found in Settings → Mouse in your game

Step 2: Use the Converter

1. Go to dcprosens.com and find the converter at the top of the page
2. In the "Input (From)" section, select your source game from the dropdown
3. Enter your in-game sensitivity in the "Sensitivity" field
4. Enter your DPI in the "DPI (Mouse)" field
5. In the "Output (To)" section, select your target game
6. Read the Converted Sensitivity — this is your new in-game setting

Step 3: Verify with cm/360

The converter also shows your CM / 360° value. This should be the same before and after conversion (our tool guarantees this). A good sanity check: if your cm/360 is between 20–60cm, you are in the normal competitive range.

Step 4: Apply and Adapt

Enter the converted sensitivity into your new game's settings. Expect a 1–3 day adaptation period even though the physical movement is identical — your brain needs time to re-associate the same muscle memory with the new game's visual feedback.

Most Common Game Conversions (With Formulas)

Valorant → CS2

Multiply your Valorant sensitivity by 3.18.

CS2 → Valorant

Divide your CS2 sensitivity by 3.18.

CS2 → Apex Legends

Both games share the same yaw (0.022), so sensitivity is 1:1. No conversion needed.

Overwatch 2 → Valorant

Overwatch 2 uses a much smaller yaw value. Multiply your OW2 sensitivity by approximately 0.09.

Note: Use our tool for exact values — the OW2 yaw involves a non-linear scaler at the outer range.

ADS Sensitivity: The Part Most Guides Miss

The converter handles hipfire sensitivity. When aiming down sights (ADS), most games use a separate sensitivity multiplier. Here are the key ADS settings for top games:

• Valorant: Set "Scoped Sensitivity Multiplier" to 1.0 for consistent tracking. For monitor-distance matching (used by TenZ), set to 0.747.
• CS2: Zoom sensitivity is set separately. For 1:1 match with Scout/AWP scoped view, set zoom_sensitivity_ratio to 0.818933 in console.
• Apex Legends: Set ADS sensitivity to 1.0 (relative) in Mouse / Look options for hipfire-matched ADS.
• Overwatch 2: "Relative Aim Sensitivity While Zoomed" at 37.03% matches hipfire for most heroes.

Why cm/360 is Better Than Raw Sensitivity Numbers

Sensitivity numbers are meaningless without context. Telling someone "I use 0.3 in Valorant" says nothing to a CS2 player. But saying "I use 30 cm/360" is immediately understood by any FPS player regardless of game. It is the universal aim language.

Professional teams increasingly standardize players' setups using cm/360 rather than game-specific sensitivity. When a player is switched from CS2 to Valorant for a team expansion, coaches set the new game to match the player's cm/360 from the old game — minimizing relearning time.

Common Conversion Mistakes

• Forgetting to match DPI: The converter assumes your DPI stays constant. If you also change your DPI, your cm/360 will change. Only change one variable at a time.
• Using in-game "sensitivity" sliders without understanding the scale: Rainbow Six Siege uses a "mouse sensitivity" that is NOT a standard yaw-multiplier — it includes a horizontal/vertical split and a zoom slider. Our converter handles this correctly.
• Expecting instant adaptation: Even with a perfect conversion, your visual system needs 2–4 sessions to fully trust the new game's feel. Track your performance from day 3 onward, not day 1.

Conclusion: Set It and Lock It

The right sensitivity conversion is a one-time investment that protects all your aim training. Use the DCPROSENS converter, write down your cm/360, apply it to every game you play, and never change it on a whim. The pros call this "locking your eDPI" — your aim can only improve when the physical variable is constant.