LED Pitch Planning

LED Pixel Pitch Calculator

Estimate a practical LED pixel pitch from closest viewing distance, display location, and sharpness preference. Use it before comparing P1.25, P1.5, P2.5, P3.91, P4.81, P6, or P10 LED screens.

Viewing distanceIndoor or outdoorPitch rangePlanning estimate

Choose a pixel pitch

A common planning rule is that the minimum comfortable viewing distance in meters is roughly similar to the pixel pitch in millimeters.

Pixel pitch estimate

Recommended range
Closest common option
Viewing distance
Planning note
Pixel pitch is only one factor. Also confirm brightness, refresh rate, viewing angle, content resolution, controller capacity, and budget with your supplier.

How to use this pixel pitch estimate

If viewers stand close to the screen, choose a smaller pixel pitch. If viewers are farther away, a larger pitch may look acceptable and reduce cost. For example, a P2.5 LED display is usually designed for closer viewing than a P6 or P10 display.

Closest viewing distanceTypical pitch rangeCommon use
1–2 mP1.25–P2.0Boardrooms, retail, close indoor viewing
2–4 mP2.0–P3.91Church, lobby, conference, stage background
4–8 mP3.91–P6Stage, event, larger indoor/outdoor viewing
8 m+P6–P10+Outdoor signage and long-distance viewing

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