The measurement on your TV’s box or packaging only includes the screen size. It does not include the frame (also known as the bezel), which can add extra inches to the overall size. If you just want to know the size of the screen and not the whole TV, make sure you are only measuring the screen size and not the frame. To find out if your TV is going to fit on your shelf, you need to measure the entire TV. TVs come in a variety of sizes. Smaller TVs range from 24 in (61 cm) to 32 in (81 cm). Mid-sized TVs can range from 42 in (110 cm), up to 48 in (120 cm). Larger TVs can range from 55 in (140 cm) to 85 in (220 cm), or larger.
The diagonal size of your TV is different from the width and height of your TV. The width of a TV screen is usually slightly smaller than the advertised screen size on the box.
In most cases, older standard TVs have a 4:3 aspect ratio, while modern rectangular HDTVs have a 16:9 aspect ratio. [1] X Research source The devices connected to your TV might have a different aspect ratio than your TV. If the aspect of your TV doesn’t match up with your movie, game, DVD, or other video, you may see black bars on the screen or notice blurriness. [2] X Research source
This can help you determine the best place to mount your TV and position your furniture.
42 in (110 cm) TV: 4. 2 ft (1. 3 m) viewing distance. 48 in (120 cm) TV: 4. 8 ft (1. 5 m) viewing distance. 50 in (130 cm) TV: 5 ft (1. 5 m) viewing distance. 55 in (140 cm) TV: 5. 5 ft (1. 7 m) viewing distance. 60 in (150 cm) TV: 6 ft (1. 8 m) viewing distance. 65 in (170 cm) TV: 6. 5 ft (2. 0 m) viewing distance. 70 in (180 cm) TV: 7 ft (2. 1 m) viewing distance. 75 in (190 cm) TV: 7. 5 ft (2. 3 m) viewing distance. 85 in (220 cm) TV: 8. 5 ft (2. 6 m) viewing distance.
Some TVs have a stand with legs that protrude out from the sides of the TV. If you are using a TV that has legs that extend beyond the left and right sides, make sure you measure the distance from the edge of one leg to the other to ensure your TV will sit properly on the shelf or stand.
If your TV has a stand or legs, you will need to include the height of the TV with the stand. Place the TV on the stand and measure the distance from the top of the TV to the surface it is sitting on. Make sure you keep your measuring stick parallel to the left or right edge of the TV.
If the back of your TV is not flat, you can hold a measuring stick against the furthest point from the back of your TV so that it extends past one of the edges. Keep the measuring stick parallel to the front of your TV. If you are using a TV stand, you will also need to include the depth of the TV stand legs if they stick out in front or back of your TV. Measure from the front of the stand to the furthest point on the back of your TV.
