Rainbow Six Siege Sensitivity Converter: Full Guide with ADS Settings (2026)

Why R6 Siege Sensitivity is Different From Every Other FPS

Rainbow Six Siege has the most complex sensitivity system of any competitive FPS in 2026. Unlike CS2 or Valorant which have one sensitivity number, R6 Siege has:

A base hipfire sensitivity
A separate sensitivity multiplier for each scope type (1x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 12x)
A "per-optic" ADS system that some pros use to standardize all scopes to the same physical cm/360
A horizontal/vertical sensitivity split (uncommon in other games)

This guide simplifies all of it.

R6 Siege Yaw Value and Hipfire Conversion

R6 Siege uses a yaw of approximately 0.00572 for hipfire. This is the core value our converter uses.

CS2 → Rainbow Six Siege

R6 Sensitivity = CS2 Sensitivity × (0.022 / 0.00572)
= CS2 Sensitivity × 3.846

Example: CS2 1.0 → R6 Siege 3.85
Example: CS2 1.5 → R6 Siege 5.77

Valorant → Rainbow Six Siege

R6 Sensitivity = Valorant Sensitivity × (0.07 / 0.00572)
= Valorant Sensitivity × 12.24

Example: Valorant 0.3 → R6 Siege 3.67
Example: Valorant 0.4 → R6 Siege 4.90

Use our converter tool — select your game as input and "Rainbow Six Siege" as output for automatic calculation.

The Per-Scope ADS System Explained

Each scope in R6 Siege can have its own sensitivity multiplier. The key setting for each scope is the "ADS Mouse Sensitivity", which by default is 1.0 (same as hipfire).

Most competitive R6 players use uniform sensitivity across all scopes for simplicity and consistency. Here is how to calculate the correct multiplier for any scope to match a target cm/360:

Scope Multiplier = (Hipfire FOV / Scope FOV) × (1 / Zoom Factor)

For 1x ACOG at 2x zoom:
Multiplier ≈ 0.45–0.55 (depending on resolution)

For 2.5x scope:
Multiplier ≈ 0.32–0.38

The simplest approach for players switching from CS2 or Valorant: set ALL scope sensitivities to 1.0 first, learn the game, and then refine per-scope settings once you identify which scopes you use most.

The Monitor Distance Matching Method (Advanced)

Monitor Distance Matching (MDM) is a technique where your ADS sensitivity is calibrated so that a target moving across X% of your screen requires the same mouse movement when scoped as when unscoped. Most top R6 pros use 0% MDM (also called "full coverage") which keeps the physical aim speed identical regardless of scope.

Calculating 0% MDM for Each R6 Scope

The formula varies by scope. For a 1x Holo sight (1.25× FOV zoom) at 16:9 and 100° base FOV:

MDM 0% multiplier ≈ 0.78

Rather than calculating each scope manually, use R6 Siege's in-game "Uniform Aim Down Sights Sensitivity" option (added in 2024). This automatically applies MDM 0% to all scopes based on your hipfire sensitivity. Enable it in Settings → Controls → Mouse.

Top R6 Pro Player Settings 2026

Player	Team	DPI	Base Sens	cm/360
Canadian	Team Liquid	800	24	28.7 cm
Rampy	Team Liquid	400	36	38.4 cm
Pengu	G2	400	28	49.3 cm
BiBo	Spacestation	800	18	38.3 cm

Note: R6 Siege sensitivity numbers are on a different scale than other games (0–100 instead of 0–10). Always compare by cm/360, not raw numbers.

Vertical vs. Horizontal Sensitivity

R6 Siege also allows independent horizontal and vertical sensitivity control. For 99% of players, keep both at the same value for an equal 1:1 ratio. Some pro players use a 1.05–1.10 vertical multiplier to slightly increase vertical tracking speed (useful for tracking operators moving up/down stairs), but this is an advanced micro-optimization.

Ready to calculate? Use our DCPROSENS converter and check the games page for the R6 Siege yaw value.