diff --git a/backend/core/tasks.py b/backend/core/tasks.py
index 6bc7d81e..f8726a4e 100644
--- a/backend/core/tasks.py
+++ b/backend/core/tasks.py
@@ -68,8 +68,8 @@ def train_model(
     feedback=None,
     freeze_layers=False,
     multimasks=False,
-    input_contact_spacing=0.75,
-    input_boundary_width=0.5,
+    input_contact_spacing=8,
+    input_boundary_width=3,
 ):
     training_instance = get_object_or_404(Training, id=training_id)
     training_instance.status = "RUNNING"
diff --git a/backend/core/views.py b/backend/core/views.py
index befb8e10..8eb54f48 100644
--- a/backend/core/views.py
+++ b/backend/core/views.py
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@ class TrainingSerializer(
 ):  # serializers are used to translate models objects to api
 
     multimasks = serializers.BooleanField(required=False, default=False)
-    input_contact_spacing = serializers.FloatField(
-        required=False, default=0.75, min_value=0, max_value=5
+    input_contact_spacing = serializers.IntegerField(
+        required=False, default=8, min_value=0, max_value=20
     )
-    input_boundary_width = serializers.FloatField(
-        required=False, default=0.5, min_value=0, max_value=5
+    input_boundary_width = serializers.IntegerField(
+        required=False, default=3, min_value=0, max_value=10
     )
 
     class Meta:
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Layout/AIModels/AIModelEditor/AIModelEditor.js b/frontend/src/components/Layout/AIModels/AIModelEditor/AIModelEditor.js
index c6dc4c18..e8aaabd0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Layout/AIModels/AIModelEditor/AIModelEditor.js
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Layout/AIModels/AIModelEditor/AIModelEditor.js
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ const AIModelEditor = (props) => {
   const [freezeLayers, setFreezeLayers] = useState(false);
 
   const [multimasks, setMultimasks] = React.useState(false);
-  const [inputContactSpacing, setInputContactSpacing] = React.useState(1);
-  const [inputBoundaryWidth, setInputBoundaryWidth] = React.useState(0.25);
+  const [inputContactSpacing, setInputContactSpacing] = React.useState(8);
+  const [inputBoundaryWidth, setInputBoundaryWidth] = React.useState(3);
 
   const [popupRowData, setPopupRowData] = useState(null);
   const [feedbackCount, setFeedbackCount] = useState(0);
@@ -421,12 +421,12 @@ const AIModelEditor = (props) => {
                       type="number"
                       helperText={
                         <span>
-                          Enter the distance in meters to extend the area around
+                          Enter the distance in pixels to extend the area around
                           each building. This will be used to find points where
                           buildings come into contact or are in close proximity
-                          to one another. For example, entering '0.75' will
-                          explore areas within 75 centimers outside the original
-                          building shapes to detect nearby buildings
+                          to one another. For example, entering '8' will explore
+                          areas within 8 pixels outside the original building
+                          shapes to detect nearby buildings
                         </span>
                       }
                       value={inputContactSpacing}
@@ -449,14 +449,13 @@ const AIModelEditor = (props) => {
                       value={inputBoundaryWidth}
                       helperText={
                         <span>
-                          Specify the width in meters to reduce the original
+                          Specify the width in pixels to reduce the original
                           building shape inwardly, creating a boundary or margin
                           around each building. A smaller value creates a
                           tighter boundary close to the building's edges, while
                           a larger value creates a wider surrounding area. For
-                          example, entering '0.5' will create a boundary that is
-                          50 centimeters inside from the original building
-                          edges.
+                          example, entering '3' will create a boundary that 3
+                          pixles inside from the original building edges.
                         </span>
                       }
                       fullWidth