Pixel Pitch Calculator
Enter a pixel pitch to see the minimum and optimal viewing distance, the kind of display it suits, and exactly what we need to quote it. Add a screen size for the resolution too.
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Optimal (comfortable) viewing distance
—Minimum distance
—Optimal (feet, 10× rule)
—Pitch category
—Resolution (if size given)
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Information we need to quote you: screen width & height, indoor/outdoor, viewing distance, application and delivery country.
How the numbers work
Minimum viewing distance (metres) ≈ pixel pitch (mm) × 1. Optimal/comfortable distance ≈ pitch × 2.5. The "10× rule" gives a quick distance in feet (pitch × 10). Below the minimum distance you may see individual pixels; beyond the optimal, a finer pitch stops adding visible detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is pixel pitch?
Pixel pitch is the distance in millimetres between the centres of two neighbouring LEDs. A smaller pitch (e.g. P1.5) packs more LEDs per square metre for sharper close-up images; a larger pitch (e.g. P6) suits longer viewing distances and lower budgets.
How is viewing distance calculated from pixel pitch?
A common rule is minimum viewing distance (metres) ≈ pixel pitch (mm) × 1, and comfortable/optimal distance ≈ pitch × 2.5. In feet, the quick "10× rule" multiplies the pitch by 10 — so a P2.5 screen reads well from about 25 ft.
Is a finer pixel pitch always better?
No. Beyond the distance where the eye can resolve individual pixels, a finer pitch only adds cost. Match the pitch to how close viewers actually stand.
Which pixel pitch do I need for my viewing distance?
Use our viewing distance calculator for the inverse — enter the distance and it recommends a pitch. Or send us the distance and we will advise.
Does pixel pitch affect price?
Yes — significantly. A P2.5 screen uses far more LEDs per square metre than P6, so finer pitch costs more. See our cost guide for ranges.