Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dp

abbreviation, computing

dee-pee

Definition

In computing, ‘dp’ often refers to ‘density-independent pixels’, a unit of measurement used to ensure that UI elements appear the same size on screens with different density levels.

Examples

When designing for Android, use dp to define sizes for views to ensure they look consistent on various screen sizes.
The developer specified margins in dp to maintain uniformity across devices.

Meaning

Density-independent pixels are a way to standardize layout dimensions across a variety of devices with differing screen resolutions to promote a more consistent user interface in applications.