A 14-inch laptop measures 12.2 inches wide and 6.9 inches high (31 × 17.4 cm) of actual screen area, based on a 16:9 aspect ratio. The 14-inch figure is the diagonal, not the width.
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Screen measurements calculated from the 14-inch diagonal at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal (screen size) | 14 in | 35.6 cm |
| Screen width | 12.2 in | 31 cm |
| Screen height | 6.9 in | 17.4 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 1.78:1 |
| Screen area | 83.8 sq in | 540.3 cm² |
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| Resolution | Pixels | Pixel Density |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p FHD | 1920 × 1080 | 157 PPI |
| 1440p QHD | 2560 × 1440 | 210 PPI |
| 4K UHD | 3840 × 2160 | 315 PPI |
Screen dimensions are exact. Chassis and bag figures are typical ranges — always check the manufacturer's spec sheet for a specific model.
| Check | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen area (exact) | 12.2 × 6.9 in | Calculated from the 14 in diagonal at 16:9 |
| Chassis width (typical) | 12.7–13.6 in | Depends on bezel thickness; 2023+ designs sit at the lower end |
| Chassis depth (typical) | 8.1–9.3 in | Includes the hinge area and palm rest |
| Minimum sleeve size | 14.1 × 9.8 in | Allow half an inch of padding clearance |
| Backpack laptop compartment | 14 in rated or larger | Bags are rated by the screen size they accept |
| Minimum desk depth | 24 in | Comfortable typing plus screen distance |
| Carry-on friendly | Yes — fits most personal-item bags | See our carry-on size guide |
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| Size | Screen (W × H) | Area | vs 14 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3 in | 11.6 × 6.5 in | 75.6 sq in | -10% screen area |
| 14 in (this size) | 12.2 × 6.9 in | 83.8 sq in | — |
| 15.6 in | 13.6 × 7.6 in | 104 sq in | +24% screen area |
Because screen area scales with the square of the diagonal, a small step up in inches is a larger jump in picture size than the numbers suggest.
The screen measures 12.2 × 6.9 inches (31 × 17.4 cm). The full chassis is typically 12.7–13.6 inches wide and 8.1–9.3 inches deep, depending on bezel size.
12.2 inches (31 cm) at a 16:9 aspect ratio. The 14-inch figure refers to the diagonal, not the width.
A sleeve of at least 14.1 × 9.8 inches, or any bag rated for 14-inch laptops. Bag ratings refer to the screen size the compartment accepts.
Yes — at this size it fits most personal-item bags and works on an economy tray table.
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