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LED Pixel, LED Pitch & LED Matrix Explained

What is Pixel ?

A pixel is a point of light made up of one more L.E.D. diodes.
Full color L.E.D. signs are made up of either D.I.P. or S.M.D. pixels. A D.I.P. pixel is a cluster of three diodes; red, green, and blue. In order to produce higher resolution screens, small red, green, and blue diodes are encapsulated to create an S.M.D. pixel. Their small size allows them to be much closer together.

D.I.P. Full Color LED Sign Pixel
S.M.D. Full Color LED Sign Pixel

What is LED Sign Pitch?

The pitch of an LED sign refers to the distance, in millimeters, from the center of one pixel to the center of the next. This measurement directly affects the resolution and visual clarity of the display.

For example, if a sign has a 15mm pitch, there are fifteen millimeters between each pixel. The smaller the pitch, the more densely packed the pixels, resulting in higher resolution and greater detail per square foot.

Our electronic LED signs are available pitches of 15mm, 9mm, 6mm, and 4mm. With the G4 Series of LED signs, you get access to finer resolutions for better clarity—especially important for signs displaying detailed graphics or being viewed up close.

  • If you’re displaying images or complex graphics, a tighter pitch (such as 6mm or 4mm) will produce crisper, more realistic visuals.
  • If your content is simple text or your audience is typically viewing from a greater distance (100 feet or more), a larger pitch like 15mm may be more cost-effective without compromising readability.
By selecting the right pitch for your application, you ensure optimal performance and value for your LED sign investment.

15mm Full Color LED Sign Pitch

Difference between 4mm, 6mm, 9mm and 15mm Pitch.

Difference between 4mm, 6mm, 9mm and 15mm Pitch.

Physical Size vs. Active Viewing Area

It’s all about the Matrix!

The Matrix of an LED sign simply represents how many pixels are on the display. For example a sign with a matrix of 40 x 140 is 40 pixels tall by 140 pixels wide.

A higher matrix on your LED sign will give you:

  • More Lines of Text
  • More Character Per Line
  • Sharper Images and Video

If you are purchasing (for example) a 4′ tall 8′ long sign, selecting a smaller pitch will increase the matrix of the display which means better image quality.

Golden Rule Signs… More Sign for Your Money!

All GRS LED displays are produced with zero trim. This design provides an active viewing area that takes up the entire physical size of the sign. Some competitors attempt to fool you by quoting a “4×8 marquee sign” when actually the excessive border consumes 6″-10″ of the sign length.

By comparing the pixel matrix and/or active viewing area you’ll be in the best position to see which product is providing the best value for your investment.

LED Sign With Trim

GRS LED Sign - Zero Trim

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