TV Sizes and Dimensions: Chart for Every Screen Size
TV sizes are diagonals, so the number on the box does not tell you how wide or tall the set is. The charts below convert every common size into real width and height, then cover the overall set size, weight, seating distance and mounting details you need before you buy.
A TV's size is the diagonal of the screen. On a 16:9 TV the screen is 0.872 × the diagonal wide and 0.490 × the diagonal tall: a 55-inch screen is 47.9 × 27.0 in (121.8 × 68.5 cm), a 65-inch is 56.7 × 31.9 in (143.9 × 80.9 cm), and a 75-inch is 65.4 × 36.8 in (166.0 × 93.4 cm). The set itself is typically up to 1 in wider and about 1 in taller than these screen figures.
- Width factor (16:9)
- 0.872 × diagonal
- Height factor (16:9)
- 0.490 × diagonal
- 55-inch screen
- 47.9 × 27.0 in
- 65-inch screen
- 56.7 × 31.9 in
On this page
- TV dimensions by screen size
- TV sizes chart: screen width and height
- How TV screen size is measured
- Overall TV dimensions and weight by size
- TV viewing distance chart
- What size TV for your room
- Stands, wall mounts and VESA patterns
- How to find out what size TV you have
- Older TVs and other screen types
- Frequently asked questions
TV dimensions by screen size
TV sizes chart: screen width and height
All figures are for the visible picture of a 16:9 screen, calculated from the diagonal. They are the same for every brand. The cabinet around the screen is covered in the next sections.
| TV size | Width (in) | Height (in) | Width × height (cm) | Diagonal (cm) | Screen area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-inch | 20.9 | 11.8 | 53.1 × 29.9 | 61 | 246 sq in |
| 32-inch | 27.9 | 15.7 | 70.8 × 39.8 | 81 | 438 sq in |
| 40-inch | 34.9 | 19.6 | 88.6 × 49.8 | 102 | 684 sq in |
| 43-inch | 37.5 | 21.1 | 95.2 × 53.5 | 109 | 790 sq in |
| 48-inch | 41.8 | 23.5 | 106.3 × 59.8 | 122 | 984 sq in |
| 50-inch | 43.6 | 24.5 | 110.7 × 62.3 | 127 | 1,068 sq in |
| 55-inch | 47.9 | 27.0 | 121.8 × 68.5 | 140 | 1,293 sq in |
| 58-inch | 50.6 | 28.4 | 128.4 × 72.2 | 147 | 1,437 sq in |
| 60-inch | 52.3 | 29.4 | 132.8 × 74.7 | 152 | 1,538 sq in |
| 65-inch | 56.7 | 31.9 | 143.9 × 80.9 | 165 | 1,805 sq in |
| 70-inch | 61.0 | 34.3 | 155.0 × 87.2 | 178 | 2,094 sq in |
| 75-inch | 65.4 | 36.8 | 166.0 × 93.4 | 191 | 2,404 sq in |
| 77-inch | 67.1 | 37.8 | 170.5 × 95.9 | 196 | 2,533 sq in |
| 83-inch | 72.3 | 40.7 | 183.7 × 103.4 | 211 | 2,944 sq in |
| 85-inch | 74.1 | 41.7 | 188.2 × 105.8 | 216 | 3,087 sq in |
| 98-inch | 85.4 | 48.0 | 217.0 × 122.0 | 249 | 4,104 sq in |
| 100-inch | 87.2 | 49.0 | 221.4 × 124.5 | 254 | 4,273 sq in |
Nearly every brand's main range covers 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches. The 77 and 83-inch sizes exist almost only as OLED models. The 40, 58 and 60-inch sizes are carried by fewer and fewer lines.
How TV screen size is measured
The size is the straight line from one corner of the visible picture to the opposite corner. It does not include the frame, the stand or the speaker strip. Because the size is a diagonal, width and height follow from the aspect ratio:
- 16:9 (every current TV): width = diagonal × 0.8716, height = diagonal × 0.4903.
- 4:3 (tube TVs and early flat panels): width = diagonal × 0.8, height = diagonal × 0.6. A 4:3 screen with the same diagonal is 8% narrower and 22% taller than a 16:9 one.
- 21:9 (a few discontinued "cinema" TVs and ultrawide monitors): much wider and shorter for the same diagonal. See the aspect ratio guide.
Because area grows with the square of the diagonal, small steps in size are bigger than they sound. Going from 55 to 65 inches adds 40% more picture, and 65 to 75 adds another 33%.
Class size vs actual diagonal
Most brands sell sets by "class". The panel inside is often a little smaller than the class number, and the spec sheet gives the real figure as the "viewable" or "diagonal" size.
| Class | Typical actual diagonal | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | 31.5 in | Samsung N5300, TCL S5 |
| 40-inch | 39.5 in | Samsung N5200, TCL S5 |
| 43-inch | 42.5 in | Samsung DU7200, TCL S5 |
| 50-inch | 49.5 in | Samsung DU7200, TCL S5, LG UT80 |
| 55-inch | 54.6 in | Samsung DU7200, LG C4 |
| 60-inch | 60.1 in | Samsung DU7200 |
| 65-inch | 64.5 in | Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense |
The difference is under 1.5%, so a 64.5-inch screen is about 0.4 in narrower than the 56.7 in shown in the main chart. It matters only if you are building a tight-fitting cabinet; for that, use the "without stand" dimensions from the spec sheet instead.
Overall TV dimensions and weight by size
The set itself is larger than the screen. Compared with the screen chart, current sets are 0.1 to 1.4 in wider and 0.7 to 1.6 in taller, because the bottom bezel is usually the thickest part of the frame. The ranges below come from published spec sheets of 2019-2025 models from Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense and Panasonic.
| Size | Width | Height (no stand) | Depth | Weight (no stand) | Common VESA (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | 28.1-28.9 in | 16.6-17.3 in | 3.0-3.1 in | 7-10 lb (3.3-4.2 kg) | 100 × 100 |
| 40-inch | 35.1-36.3 in | 20.3-20.9 in | 2.6-3.6 in | 11-24 lb (5-11 kg) | 100 × 100, 200 × 200 |
| 43-inch | 37.6-38.1 in | 22.0-22.2 in | 2.2-2.8 in | 14.6-19.4 lb (6.6-8.8 kg) | 100 × 200, 200 × 200 |
| 50-inch | 43.7-44.1 in | 25.4-25.6 in | 2.2-3.1 in | 19.6-25.8 lb (8.9-11.7 kg) | 200 × 200, 300 × 300 |
| 55-inch | 48.1-48.6 in | 27.7-28.0 in | 1.8-2.7 in | 23-44 lb (10.4-19.9 kg) | 200 × 200, 300 × 300 |
| 60-inch | 53.3-54.6 in | 30.7-32.4 in | 1.9-2.9 in | 32-38 lb (14.5-17 kg); old plasma 76 lb | 400 × 300, 400 × 200 |
| 65-inch | 56.7-57.2 in | 32.5-33.0 in | 1.8-2.9 in | 35-60 lb (16-27 kg) | 300 × 300, 400 × 300 |
Weight varies more than size. Within one size, a basic edge-lit LED set can weigh half as much as a premium mini-LED model with a full-array backlight and a heavy metal back: at 65 inches the range runs from about 36 lb (TCL S5, LG C4 OLED) to 59.7 lb (Sony Bravia 7). Each size page lists the exact models: 32, 40, 43, 50, 55, 60 and 65 inches.
| Size | Width | Height (no stand) | Weight (no stand) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70-inch | 61-62 in | 35-36 in | 46-52 lb (21-23.5 kg) |
| 75-inch | 65.6-66.0 in | 37.7-38.0 in | 54-85 lb (25-38 kg) |
| 77-inch (OLED) | 67.3-67.7 in | 38.6-38.7 in | 52-83 lb (23.5-37.5 kg) |
| 83-inch (OLED) | 72.8-72.9 in | 41.7-42.0 in | 71-93 lb (32-42 kg) |
| 85-inch | 74.4-74.9 in | 42.6-43.1 in | 72-109 lb (32-49 kg) |
| 98-inch | 85.8-86.6 in | 49.0-49.4 in | 114-148 lb (52-67 kg) |
Above 65 inches, weight climbs fast: an 85-inch set can weigh three times as much as a 55-inch one, and 98-inch models need at least two people to unbox and a mount rated for 150 lb or more. Each guide covers the stand, mount and delivery details for its size.
Figures for the same size differ by up to an inch between brands. If the TV goes into a recess, an entertainment center or between two speakers, take the "without stand" width and height of the exact model, and leave at least 1 in of air on each side for ventilation and cable access.
TV viewing distance chart
There is no single correct distance. Three widely used references give a useful range for each size:
- Closest for 4K: Sony recommends 1.5 × the screen height for 4K sets. That is about where the eye stops resolving individual pixels. For a 1080p set, Sony recommends 3 × the screen height.
- THX (40° field of view): the screen fills a cinema-like share of your vision. Distance ≈ 1.2 × the diagonal.
- SMPTE (30° field of view): a relaxed living-room view. Distance ≈ 1.6 × the diagonal.
| TV size | Closest for 4K | THX 40° | SMPTE 30° | Closest for 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | 2.0 ft (0.60 m) | 3.2 ft (0.97 m) | 4.3 ft (1.32 m) | 3.9 ft (1.20 m) |
| 40-inch | 2.5 ft (0.75 m) | 4.0 ft (1.22 m) | 5.4 ft (1.65 m) | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) |
| 43-inch | 2.6 ft (0.80 m) | 4.3 ft (1.31 m) | 5.8 ft (1.78 m) | 5.3 ft (1.61 m) |
| 50-inch | 3.1 ft (0.93 m) | 5.0 ft (1.52 m) | 6.8 ft (2.07 m) | 6.1 ft (1.87 m) |
| 55-inch | 3.4 ft (1.03 m) | 5.5 ft (1.67 m) | 7.5 ft (2.27 m) | 6.7 ft (2.05 m) |
| 60-inch | 3.7 ft (1.12 m) | 6.0 ft (1.82 m) | 8.1 ft (2.48 m) | 7.4 ft (2.24 m) |
| 65-inch | 4.0 ft (1.21 m) | 6.5 ft (1.98 m) | 8.8 ft (2.69 m) | 8.0 ft (2.43 m) |
| 70-inch | 4.3 ft (1.31 m) | 7.0 ft (2.13 m) | 9.5 ft (2.89 m) | 8.6 ft (2.62 m) |
| 75-inch | 4.6 ft (1.40 m) | 7.5 ft (2.28 m) | 10.2 ft (3.10 m) | 9.2 ft (2.80 m) |
| 77-inch | 4.7 ft (1.44 m) | 7.7 ft (2.34 m) | 10.4 ft (3.18 m) | 9.4 ft (2.88 m) |
| 83-inch | 5.1 ft (1.55 m) | 8.3 ft (2.52 m) | 11.2 ft (3.43 m) | 10.2 ft (3.10 m) |
| 85-inch | 5.2 ft (1.59 m) | 8.5 ft (2.59 m) | 11.5 ft (3.51 m) | 10.4 ft (3.18 m) |
| 98-inch | 6.0 ft (1.83 m) | 9.8 ft (2.98 m) | 13.3 ft (4.05 m) | 12.0 ft (3.66 m) |
For most living rooms, a seat between the THX and SMPTE figures is the target. Closer than the 4K minimum, the screen is wider than you can take in without moving your head. Sitting much farther than the SMPTE figure makes the screen look small and wastes 4K detail.
What size TV for your room
Start from where you sit, not from the wall. Measure from your eyes in your usual seat to the spot where the screen will be, then read across.
| Eye-to-screen distance | Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | Immersive (THX 40°) | Sizes that fit the range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft (1.5 m) | 37 in | 50 in | 40, 43, 50 |
| 6 ft (1.8 m) | 44 in | 60 in | 43, 50, 55 |
| 7 ft (2.1 m) | 52 in | 70 in | 55, 65 |
| 8 ft (2.4 m) | 59 in | 80 in | 65, 75 |
| 9 ft (2.7 m) | 66 in | 90 in | 65, 75, 85 |
| 10 ft (3.0 m) | 74 in | 100 in | 75, 85, 98 |
| 12 ft (3.7 m) | 89 in | 120 in | 85, 98, 100 |
A quick version of the same math: divide the distance in inches by 1.6 for the relaxed size and by 1.2 for the immersive size. At 96 in (8 ft) that gives 60 and 80 inches.
Two physical checks come next. The wall or stand must be wider than the set (the width column above plus a few inches), and the TV should not cover a window, a light switch or a doorway swing. For TVs used as computer screens, see the monitor size guide.
Stands, wall mounts and VESA patterns
TV stand and furniture size
- Width: pick furniture at least as wide as the TV. A unit 6 to 12 in wider keeps the set from looking top-heavy and leaves room for a soundbar.
- Feet spacing: many TVs stand on two feet near the ends rather than a center pedestal. The furniture must be wider than the gap between the feet, which can be 28 in on a 43-inch set and 45 in on a 65-inch one. Some models offer an inner foot position or a center stand.
- Depth: stand footprints run from about 7 in deep on small sets to 14.5 in on some 65-inch models. A unit 16 in deep or more takes almost any TV up to 65 inches with room for the front edge.
Standard furniture sizes are covered in the TV stand dimensions guide.
Wall mount height
A common guideline puts the center of the screen about 42 in (107 cm) from the floor, close to the eye height of an adult sitting on a typical sofa. To find the bottom edge, subtract half the set's height: a 55-inch set (about 28 in tall) would sit with its bottom edge near 28 in, and a 65-inch set (about 33 in tall) near 25.5 in. Over a fireplace the screen ends up far higher, which forces you to look up; a tilting mount reduces glare but not neck strain.
VESA mounting patterns
The VESA pattern is the spacing of the four threaded holes on the back of the TV, in millimeters, horizontal first. A mount must list your exact pattern and support at least the TV's weight without stand. Small sets use 100 × 100 or 200 × 100 mm, mid sizes 200 × 200 to 300 × 300 mm, and 65-inch sets and larger usually 300 × 300 to 400 × 400 mm or wider. Screw size also varies (M4 on many small sets, M6 or M8 on larger ones), so check the manual before you drill.
How to find out what size TV you have
- Read the model number. It is on the label on the back and in the settings menu. Almost every brand puts the size in it: UN65DU7200, OLED55C4, 43S551G, K-65XR70.
- Or measure the diagonal. Run a tape from the bottom-left corner of the picture to the top-right corner, without the frame. Expect a figure within about 0.5 in of the class size (64.5 in on most 65-inch sets).
- Or measure the width. Divide the picture width by 0.872 to get the diagonal. A 47.6 in wide picture is a 54.6-inch panel, sold as a 55-inch.
Before buying, mark the outline of the set on the wall with tape using the width and height from the chart above. Look at it from your seat for a day. It is a quick, free way to decide between two neighboring sizes.
Older TVs and other screen types
A 32-inch tube TV from the 1990s or early 2000s is 4:3, so its picture is only 25.6 in wide and 19.2 in tall, and the cabinet is far deeper than any flat panel. If you are replacing one, a flat 40 to 43-inch 16:9 set shows 4:3 content at about the same height while fitting widescreen material properly.
Projectors are measured the same way as TVs, by diagonal, so the width and height in the chart above also apply to a 16:9 projector screen. Phone, tablet and laptop screens use the same diagonal convention with different aspect ratios; the screen size guide covers them.
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard TV sizes?
The sizes sold by most brands in 2025-2026 are 32, 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98 inches. Some lines add 40, 42, 48, 58, 60, 70, 77, 83 or 100 inches, and a few brands sell sets above 100 inches. Sizes under 32 inches are now rare outside small kitchen, RV and bedroom models.
What is the aspect ratio of a TV?
Every mainstream TV sold today is 16:9, so its width is 1.78 times its height. Cinema films shot at 2.39:1 show black bars above and below on a 16:9 screen. Older tube TVs were 4:3, which makes a screen of the same diagonal narrower and taller: a 32-inch 4:3 screen is 25.6 × 19.2 in. See aspect ratios for the full list.
Does the TV size include the bezel?
No. The advertised size is the diagonal of the visible picture only. On current models the finished set is typically up to 1 in wider and 0.7 to 1.6 in taller than the nominal screen size, because the bottom edge of the frame is the thickest part.
How do I measure my TV size?
Measure the visible picture from one corner to the opposite corner, without the frame. If the result is about half an inch less than a standard size (64.5 in, for example), you have that class of TV (a 65-inch). The size is also in the model number on the back label: UN65..., OLED55... or 43S551G all start or end with the size.
Why is a 75-inch TV so much bigger than a 65-inch?
Screen area grows with the square of the diagonal. A 75-inch screen has 2,404 sq in of picture against 1,805 sq in for a 65-inch, so it is 33% larger even though the diagonal grew by only 15%. Going from 55 to 65 inches adds 40% more picture.
What is the biggest TV you can buy?
Consumer sets of 98 and 100 inches are sold by Samsung, TCL, Hisense and Sony, among others, and TCL sells a 115-inch model. A 98-inch screen measures 85.4 × 48.0 in (217.0 × 122.0 cm). See the 98-inch TV guide for delivery and wall-space planning.