LED Viewing Distance Calculator
Enter how far your closest viewers stand and get the recommended pixel pitch, the display type that fits, and what we need to quote it.
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Recommended pixel pitch (comfortable viewing)
—Acceptable pitch range
—Your viewing distance
Recommended display type: —
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Information we need to quote you: screen width & height, indoor/outdoor, viewing distance, application and delivery country.
How the recommendation works
For a comfortable image, recommended pixel pitch (mm) ≈ viewing distance (m) ÷ 2.5; the coarsest still-acceptable pitch ≈ the distance in metres (the 1:1 rule). We snap the result to standard pitches (P1.2–P10) and adjust for content: finer for fine text, a step coarser is fine for motion video.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far should viewers be from an LED wall?
It depends on the pixel pitch. As a guide, comfortable viewing distance (metres) ≈ pixel pitch (mm) × 2.5, and the minimum (where pixels just blend) ≈ pitch × 1. So a P3 wall reads well from roughly 3–7.5 m.
What pixel pitch do I need for a given distance?
For a comfortable image, recommended pitch (mm) ≈ viewing distance (m) ÷ 2.5. The coarsest still-acceptable pitch ≈ the distance in metres. Finer pitch is sharper but costs more.
Metric rule vs the 10× foot rule — which is right?
They roughly agree. The metric 1:1 rule says pitch (mm) ≈ minimum distance (m); the 10× rule says distance (ft) ≈ pitch × 10. Both are quick estimates — we confirm the exact spec for your project.
Does content type change the pitch I need?
Yes. Fine text and static graphics benefit from a finer pitch; fast motion video looks good on a coarser pitch because the eye fills in the gaps.
Which display type suits my distance?
The calculator suggests one — close viewing points to fine-pitch indoor LED, mid distance to standard indoor or a video wall, and long distance to outdoor LED. Send your distance and we will recommend a product.