A 8.7-inch tablet measures 7.4 inches wide and 4.6 inches high (18.7 × 11.7 cm) of actual screen area, based on a 16:10 aspect ratio. The 8.7-inch figure is the diagonal, not the width.
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Screen measurements calculated from the 8.7-inch diagonal at a 16:10 aspect ratio.
| Measurement | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal (screen size) | 8.7 in | 22.1 cm |
| Screen width | 7.4 in | 18.7 cm |
| Screen height | 4.6 in | 11.7 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 1.6:1 |
| Screen area | 34 sq in | 219.5 cm² |
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| Resolution | Pixels | Pixel Density |
|---|---|---|
| WUXGA | 1920 × 1200 | 260 PPI |
Screen dimensions are exact. Body and case figures are typical ranges — verify against the specific model.
| Check | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen area (exact) | 7.4 × 4.6 in | Calculated from the 8.7 in diagonal at 16:10 |
| Body width (typical) | 7.7–8.3 in | Bezels on modern tablets are slim and even |
| Body height (typical) | 4.9–5.6 in | Portrait orientation |
| Minimum sleeve size | 8.7 × 6 in | Allow clearance for padding |
| One-handed use | Comfortable | Weight matters as much as size |
| Fits a handbag / small tote | Yes | See our handbag size guide |
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| Size | Screen (W × H) | Area | vs 8.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 in | 6.4 × 4.8 in | 30.7 sq in | -10% screen area |
| 8.7 in (this size) | 7.4 × 4.6 in | 34 sq in | — |
| 9.7 in | 7.8 × 5.8 in | 45.2 sq in | +33% 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 7.4 × 4.6 inches (18.7 × 11.7 cm) at a 16:10 aspect ratio. The body is typically 7.7–8.3 inches wide including bezels.
It covers about 34 square inches of screen area — 7.4 inches wide by 4.6 inches tall.
A sleeve of at least 8.7 × 6 inches, or any case rated for 8.7-inch tablets.
Yes — this size is comfortable to hold single-handed for reading.
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