TV size and viewing distance guide
How to choose the right television screen size for your space especially if theĀ tv is mounted flat on the wall?
This guide will assist you in selecting the right size for your high-definition and 4K ultra high-definition television screen in your room.
4K ultra high-definition televisions
A 4K TV isĀ a TV set with 4K resolution. That means the TV has 3,840 horizontal pixels and 2,160 vertical pixels, for a total of about 8.3 million pixels. On TV product specifications, resolutions are usually shown as “3840 x 2160” for 4K TVs.
| Screen Size | Viewing Distance |
|---|---|
| Ā 19″ | 1.5 – 2.3 feet |
| 24″ | 2.0 – 3.0 feet |
| 28″ | 2.3 – 3.5 feet |
| 32″ | 2.6 – 4.0 feet |
| 36″ | 3.0 – 4.5 feet |
| 40″ | 3.3 – 5.0 feet |
| 42″ | 3.5 – 5.2 feet |
| 43″ | 3.5 – 5.3 feet |
| 46″ | 3.8 – 5.7 feet |
| 49″ | 4.0 – 6.1 feet |
| 50″ | 4.1 – 6.2 feet |
| 52″ | 4.3 – 6.5 feet |
| 55″ | 4.5 – 6.8 feet |
| 58″ | 4.8 – 7.2 feet |
| 60″ | 5 – 7.5 feet |
| 65″ | 5.4 – 8.1 feet |
| 70″ | 5.8 – 8.7 feet |
| 75″ | 6.2 – 9.3 feet |
| 78″ | 6.5 – 9.7 feet |
| 80″ | 6.6 – 10.0 feet |
| 82″ | 6.8 – 10.2 feet |
| 85″ | 7.0 – 10.6 feet |
| 88″ | 7.3 – 11.0 feet |
High definition televisions
HDTV (high definition television) isĀ a television display technology that provides picture quality similar to 35 mm. movies with sound quality similar to that of today’s compact disc.
| Screen Size | Viewing Distance |
|---|---|
| Ā 19″ | 2.3 – 3.9 feet |
| 24″ | 3.0 – 5.0 feet |
| 28″ | 3.5 – 5.8 feet |
| 32″ | 4.0 – 6.6 feet |
| 36″ | 4.5 – 7.5 feet |
| 40″ | 5.0 – 8.3 feet |
| 42″ | 5.2 – 8.7 feet |
| 43″ | 5.4 – 9.0 feet |
| 46″ | 5.7 – 9.5 feet |
| 49″ | 6.1 – 10.2 feet |
| 50″ | 6.3 – 10.4 feet |
| 52″ | 6.5 – 10.8 feet |
| 55″ | 6.9 – 11.5 feet |
| 58″ | 7.2 – 12.0 feet |
| 60″ | 7.5 – 12.5 feet |
| 65″ | 8.1 – 13.5 feet |
| 70″ | 8.7 – 14.6 feet |
| 75″ | 9.4 – 15.6 feet |
| 78″ | 9.7 – 16.2 feet |
| 80″ | 10.0 – 16.7 feet |
| 82″ | 10.2 – 17.0 feet |
| 85″ | 10.6 – 17.7 feet |
| 88″ | 11 – 18.3 feet |
To calculate the min and max viewing distance for 4K HDTVs:
The suggested optimal viewing distance is between 1 and 1.5 (x) times the screen’s diagonal measurement (SDM).
1 x SDM = Min viewing distance for 4K HD TVs
1.5 x SDM = Max viewing distanceĀ for 4K HD TVs
To calculate the min and max viewing distance for HD TVs:
The suggested optimal viewing distance is between 1.5 and 2.5 (x) times the screen’s diagonal measurement (SDM).
A mathematical formula would look like this:
1.5 x SDM = Min viewing distance for HD TVs
2.5 x SDM = Max viewing distanceĀ for HD TVs
If the picture quality is not optimal, the viewer can see the columns of pixels.
Then, the television is too close to the viewer.
Uncertain about your choices?
Need assistance in choosing the best television for your room? A certified expert has the technical knowledge to provide the best possible guidance. Televisions nowadays come with so many different features and brands that your best bet is to allow a professional to assist you.