Is there a good way to easily understand text sizing with different monitor sizes, resolutions and windows scaling?

[Spudgun]

Good evening all,

I'm in the early stages of researching a new monitor purchase, but I'm trying to find a good resource to understand what the sizing of text will be on different monitor sizes, resolutions and windows scaling.

For example, it seems as if many 4k 32" monitors default to 150% scaling in windows - but what does that text actually look like in reality - is it roughly the same as 100% scaling on a 27" 1440p monitor for example?

Does anyone know of a really good resource or way of calculating this simply so that I can make an informed choice as to what size/resolution might suit me and my eyesight best?

Many thanks

 

[hornetstinger]

Need to factor in your eyesight as well (if using 0%) Basically need to work out PPI what is ideal for you, and when you notice the pixels. Use your existing monitor as a baseline, use 0% scaling for now , use the calculator

Pixels Per Inch PPI Calculator

PPI Calculator finds pixels per inch (PPI) and pixels per square inch (PPI^2). Calculate screen resolution and pixel density using width and height of display screen in pixels. Also find dot pitch and diagonal in pixels. Enter screen diagonal in inches or cm.

www.calculatorsoup.com

I like 1440p 27" but I use 125% scaling

 

[Spudgun]

Need to factor in your eyesight as well (if using 0%) Basically need to work out PPI what is ideal for you, and when you notice the pixels. Use your existing monitor as a baseline, use 0% scaling for now , use the calculator

Pixels Per Inch PPI Calculator

PPI Calculator finds pixels per inch (PPI) and pixels per square inch (PPI^2). Calculate screen resolution and pixel density using width and height of display screen in pixels. Also find dot pitch and diagonal in pixels. Enter screen diagonal in inches or cm.

www.calculatorsoup.com

I like 1440p 27" but I use 125% scaling

Thank you very much for that, I am trying to get my mathamatical brain around how to factor in windows scaling. Like you. 1440p 27" 125% is used fairly frequently here on my 15 year old Dell U2711 - so what scaling would that be the equivalent of when it comes to 4k @ 32"?

1440p - 27% @ 100% scaling is 108.79PPI - so with 125% scaling is that the equivalent of 87.03 PPI (109.78/1.25)? and therefore 4k - 32" @150 scaling would be 91.79 PPI - so just a little smaller when it comes to text?

Of course, my calculations could be fundamentally flawed here as I've missed something obvious, so if there is a nice easy calculator that adds in windows scaling or if someone can explain the maths (or confirm mine as correct) I'd really appreciate it