Minimum font size for mobile view

In general, the rule of thumb is that font size needs to be 16 pixels for mobile websites. Anything smaller than that could compromise readability for visually impaired readers. Anything too much larger could also make reading more difficult.

1. What is the ideal font size for mobile view?
2. What is the minimum font size for mobile screen?
3. Is 12px too small for mobile?
4. What size should h1 be on mobile?

What is the ideal font size for mobile view?

The ideal base font size for mobile screens is 16 pixels. Anything smaller and users will have to pinch and zoom to read. In your site's CSS, it's recommended to set the font-size attribute in "ems" to make it more easily scaled. Using ems is helpful because it changes text relative to the size set in the document.

What is the minimum font size for mobile screen?

Mobile apps for Android use a minimum font size of 12 pixels, while iOS uses a minimum font size of 11 points. These app design standards ensure readability and are the most recommended font size for the main body text on mobile apps.

Is 12px too small for mobile?

Web pages are often styled with font sizes that are legible on desktop, but too small for mobile. Any page copy with a font size below 12px is considered illegible on mobile devices (and even 12px is pretty small — it should be treated as the bare minimum).

What size should h1 be on mobile?

Display text (Heading 1)

On mobile: 32px or 2em or smaller, since it uses up too much space. I use this as the maximum for my font sizes. For the other headings, you would pick some values in between that will still create a visual hierarchy. In most cases, you only need to style your <h1> to <h4> .