Understanding CS GO Sensitivity
A strong sensitivity setup starts with repeatable movement. Your mouse DPI, in game value, and yaw setting decide how far your view turns. Many players only copy a professional number. That can feel wrong because hand size, pad space, posture, and role are different. This calculator helps you compare values with clear outputs, not guesses.
Why eDPI Matters
The main value is eDPI. It multiplies DPI by game sensitivity. It is simple, but it does not show physical distance. The cm per 360 result is often more useful. It tells you how many centimeters your mouse must travel for one full turn. Lower values feel faster. Higher values feel slower and can improve micro control.
Game Conversion
Game conversion depends on yaw. Yaw is the degrees moved by one mouse count before sensitivity scaling. CS GO uses a common source engine yaw value. Other games may use different values. Matching yaw, DPI, and sensitivity keeps the same turn distance. This is why the calculator includes both source yaw and target yaw.
Scoped Aim
Scoped aim needs separate attention. A zoom ratio can keep scoped motion close to your hip fire feeling. Some players prefer lower scoped speed for rifles. Others keep it near the same for flicks. The tool reports scoped eDPI and scoped cm per 360, so you can test both methods.
Testing Your Setup
Use the output as a starting point. Then play deathmatch, aim maps, or practice routines. Change one setting at a time. Track each result. Avoid switching daily without notes. Stable settings build muscle memory faster than constant changes.
Advanced Notes
Advanced users should also check mouse acceleration, raw input, polling rate, and desk space. These factors do not change the core formula here, but they affect feel. Raw input usually gives cleaner tracking. A large mouse pad supports lower sensitivity. A small pad may require faster turns.
Keep your setup practical. Measure your pad width before selecting a very low value. Leave room for clearing corners, turning from flashes, and correcting missed sprays under pressure.
The best value is not universal. It is the value that lets you clear angles, track movement, and recover after recoil. Use this calculator to make changes with numbers, then confirm them inside real ranked matches confidently.