A 10.9-inch tablet measures 8.7 inches wide and 6.5 inches high (22.1 × 16.6 cm) of actual screen area, based on a 4:3 aspect ratio. The 10.9-inch figure is the diagonal, not the width.
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Screen measurements calculated from the 10.9-inch diagonal at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal (screen size) | 10.9 in | 27.7 cm |
| Screen width | 8.7 in | 22.1 cm |
| Screen height | 6.5 in | 16.6 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1.33:1 |
| Screen area | 57 sq in | 367.9 cm² |
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| Resolution | Pixels | Pixel Density |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Retina | 2360 × 1640 | 264 PPI |
Screen dimensions are exact. Body and case figures are typical ranges — verify against the specific model.
| Check | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen area (exact) | 8.7 × 6.5 in | Calculated from the 10.9 in diagonal at 4:3 |
| Body width (typical) | 9–9.6 in | Bezels on modern tablets are slim and even |
| Body height (typical) | 6.8–7.5 in | Portrait orientation |
| Minimum sleeve size | 10 × 7.9 in | Allow clearance for padding |
| One-handed use | Possible briefly | Weight matters as much as size |
| Fits a handbag / small tote | Only larger totes | See our handbag size guide |
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Comparing against other devices? See the laptop size guide and phone screen size guide.
| Size | Screen (W × H) | Area | vs 10.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 in | 8.6 × 5.4 in | 45.8 sq in | -20% screen area |
| 10.9 in (this size) | 8.7 × 6.5 in | 57 sq in | — |
| 11 in | 8.8 × 6.6 in | 58.1 sq in | +2% 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 8.7 × 6.5 inches (22.1 × 16.6 cm) at a 4:3 aspect ratio. The body is typically 9–9.6 inches wide including bezels.
It covers about 57 square inches of screen area — 8.7 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall.
A sleeve of at least 10 × 7.9 inches, or any case rated for 10.9-inch tablets.
Briefly, but most people prefer two hands or a stand for longer sessions.
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