1. What is an LED Screen Pixel Pitch Calculator?

Definition: This calculator determines the distance between pixels (pixel pitch) on an LED screen based on the physical width and pixel count.

Purpose: It helps AV professionals, digital signage installers, and display manufacturers calculate pixel density for optimal viewing distances.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( P \) — Pixel pitch (millimeters)
• \( W \) — Physical width of display (millimeters)
• \( N \) — Number of pixels along the width

Explanation: The physical width is divided by the number of pixels to determine the center-to-center distance between pixels.

3. Importance of Pixel Pitch Calculation

Details: Pixel pitch determines the optimal viewing distance and image clarity. Smaller pitches allow for closer viewing distances while maintaining image quality.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the physical width of the LED screen in millimeters and the number of pixels along that width. Both values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a typical pixel pitch range?
A: Common pitches range from 0.9mm (fine-pitch indoor displays) to 10mm+ (large outdoor screens).

Q2: How does pixel pitch affect viewing distance?
A: As a rule of thumb, the minimum viewing distance is about 1 meter per 1mm of pitch (e.g., 3mm pitch = 3m minimum distance).

Q3: Is this calculation the same for height?
A: Yes, the same formula applies to vertical pixel pitch if you use height measurements.

Q4: What if my screen has non-square pixels?
A: Calculate horizontal and vertical pitch separately if pixels are rectangular rather than square.

Q5: How does pixel pitch relate to resolution?
A: For a given screen size, smaller pitch means higher pixel density and potentially higher resolution.