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How to determine pixel pitch based on viewing distance

What is Pixel Pitch?

The distance between the centers of adjacent pixels on an LED screen. It is measured in millimeters (mm), and the smaller the value, the denser the pixels.

The smaller the pixel pitch, the higher the density within the same area, and that density is related to resolution.

How pixel pitch affects viewing distance

The pixel pitch of an LED screen directly affects the optimal viewing distance. This is because the smaller the pixel pitch, the higher the pixel density of the screen, resulting in a sharper, more detailed picture. However, as the pixel density increases, the individual pixels themselves become smaller, making them harder to distinguish from a distance.

For example, if you're looking at an LED screen with a pixel pitch of 3 mm, from a distance of 4 meters or so, you won't see individual pixels and the image will appear smooth. However, if you view the same screen from a distance of 2 meters, the image might appear grainy or pixelated because individual pixels are visible.

Impactrum estimates that the optimal viewing distance is approximately 1.3 times the pixel pitch (converted to m).
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