What Is Pixel Pitch and Why It Matters When Buying an LED Screen
Pixel pitch is the distance in millimeters between two neighboring LEDs on the screen. The smaller the number, the sharper the image appears at a closer distance.
Why This Number Matters: Choosing a pitch too coarse for a close-viewing space gives a pixelated image. Choosing an overly fine pitch for a far-viewing area raises cost with no added benefit.
The Practical Rule: minimum comfortable viewing distance in meters roughly equals pixel pitch in millimeters.Reference Table:
| Pixel Pitch | Min. Viewing Distance | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9–1.2mm | From 1 meter | Meeting rooms, control rooms |
| 1.5–2.5mm | 1.5–2.5 meters | Showrooms, wayfinding |
| 3.9–6.6mm | 4–7 meters | Medium facades, billboards |
| 10mm+ | 10 meters+ | Highway billboards |
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The Fast Vision team calculates the ideal pixel pitch for your site for free, based on actual viewing distance.
