Calculators

TV size calculator by viewing distance

Find a 16:9 television size range in inches from the distance between your seat and the screen.

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For a 16:9 screen. Actual viewing distance matters more than room area; resolution, preference and trying the view also matter.

m

0.3–15 m

ReferenceSamsung
Help and method

We calculate diagonals for horizontal viewing angles of 30–40°. The smaller end suits general viewing; the larger end is more immersive. Diagonal is not screen width.

Methods and reliability

Worked example

An example you can try or adapt to your own values.

Seat-to-screen distance
2.5 m

Result

60.5–82.2 in