IPD and lens spacing on Meta Quest 2

Two terms that are often used when talking about headset adjustments and clarity are “IPD” and “lens spacing.”

• IPD stands for Inter Pupillary Distance, or simply put, the distance between your pupils.
• Lens spacing refers to the distance between the clearest spots on the two lenses inside your headset.

To achieve the best image clarity, lens spacing should line up with your IPD as much as possible. Meta Quest 2 headsets best accommodate IPDs between 56 and 70 mm or about 95% of adults.

Find your IPD

If you're not sure what your IPD is, the best way to ensure the most accurate measurement is to visit an optometrist.

You can also estimate your IPD using a mirror and a millimeter ruler. It's easier to have a friend measure it for you, but you can measure it yourself by following these steps:

1. Stand in front of a mirror and hold a ruler above your eyes.
2. Closing one eye, line the end of the ruler over your open eye, centered on your pupil.
3. Without moving the ruler, open your closed eye and place your finger over the ruler in line with your pupil. Read the millimeter measurement under your finger to get an estimate for your IPD.

Adjust Meta Quest 2 IPD

To change the lens spacing on your Meta Quest, gently adjust the lenses by shifting them together or apart. There are three lens spacing settings for Meta Quest 2.

If you know your IPD, the table below shows the suggested lens spacing setting.