TF2 to R6 Siege sensitivity converter
Enter your Team Fortress 2 sensitivity and DPI to get the Rainbow Six Siege sens that turns the exact same distance. To convert by hand, multiply your TF2 sens by 3.8397.
Formula
TF2 to R6 Siege formula
R6 Siege sens = TF2 sens × 3.839724Team Fortress 2 turns 0.022° per mouse count at sensitivity 1; Rainbow Six Siege turns 0.00572958°. The ratio of the two, 0.022 ÷ 0.00572958, is the multiplier. It holds at any DPI as long as you use the same DPI in both games.
R6 Siege: Assumes the default MouseSensitivityMultiplierUnit of 0.02 in GameSettings.ini. Siege only accepts whole numbers.
Chart
TF2 to R6 Siege sens chart
At 800 DPI in both games.
| TF2 sens | R6 Siege sens | cm / 360° | eDPI (TF2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 52 | 800 |
| 1.5 | 6 | 34.6 | 1200 |
| 2 | 8 | 26 | 1600 |
| 2.5 | 10 | 20.8 | 2000 |
| 3 | 12 | 17.3 | 2400 |
| 3.5 | 13 | 14.8 | 2800 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 3200 |
| 5 | 19 | 10.4 | 4000 |
Converting from
Sensitivity in Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 runs on the original Source engine with the classic 0.022° yaw shared by CS2 and Apex. Set m_rawinput 1 to bypass Windows pointer settings; fov_desired (up to 90) changes how fast things look on screen but not your 360° distance.
- Where to set it
- Options → Mouse → Mouse sensitivity, or
sensitivityin the console - Common range
- 1.5–3.5 at 800 DPI (15–35 cm/360°)
Converting to
Sensitivity in Rainbow Six Siege
Also applies to Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege splits sensitivity into separate horizontal and vertical sliders; keep both equal so vertical aim matches. ADS speed is set per zoom level, and the FOV slider does not change hipfire turn speed.
- Where to set it
- Options → Controls → Mouse → Mouse Sensitivity Horizontal / Vertical
- Common range
- 5–10 at 800 DPI (20–40 cm/360°)
Ranges compared
Where TF2 players land in R6 Siege
Competitive TF2 players mostly use 1.5–3.5 at 800 DPI, which converts to R6 Siege 6–13. R6 Siege players typically sit at 5–10, so a typical TF2 sens lands inside the usual R6 Siege range once converted.
FAQ
TF2 to R6 Siege sens questions
How do I convert TF2 sens to R6 Siege?
To keep the same feel, multiply your TF2 sens by 3.8397. At the same DPI, TF2 2 equals R6 Siege 8. If you play R6 Siege at a different DPI, enter both DPIs in the converter above and it compensates.
What is TF2 2 in R6 Siege?
TF2 2 at 800 DPI is R6 Siege 8 at 800 DPI (exactly 7.67945). Both need 26 cm of mouse movement for a full 360° turn.
Is TF2 sensitivity the same as R6 Siege?
No. TF2 turns 0.022° per mouse count at sensitivity 1 and R6 Siege turns 0.00573°, so the same number in R6 Siege is 3.84× slower. That is why you need to convert.
Where do I change sensitivity in Rainbow Six Siege?
Options → Controls → Mouse → Mouse Sensitivity Horizontal / Vertical. Assumes the default MouseSensitivityMultiplierUnit of 0.02 in GameSettings.ini. Siege only accepts whole numbers.
Why does R6 Siege feel different at the converted sens?
The converted value matches your 360° distance exactly, but TF2 and R6 Siege use different fields of view and camera setups, so targets can appear to move at a different speed on screen. Make sure mouse acceleration is off in both games and in Windows, then give it a few sessions before tweaking.
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