How Big Should My Television Be?

A Diagonal TV Size Calculator for Widescreen HDTV

(If the screen size is known and the distance is needed go here.)

Enter the number of feet the viewer will sit from the screen:	feet
Click this button to calculate the recommended diagonal size in inches:
This maximum size screen should be reserved exclusively for 1080p high definition programming and the creation of an immersive theater experience:	in. max
This minimum size screen is recommended for casual viewing of both standard and high definition material of all resolutions.	in. min

There are many recommendations supplied on the subject of television size by differing professional organizations in the television and movie industries. These recommendations are based on studies that reflect the visual acuity and comfort of the viewer with respect to the display of motion pictures in differing formats.

This calculator addresses widescreen (16:9 ratio) displays regardless of whether the screen type is LCD, plasma, projection, or otherwise. The calculator has created two boundaries based on the aforementioned recommendations. The maximum size is suggested for those viewers interested in simulating a theater experience with 1080p high definition material only. The minimum size is suggested for those viewers who want the ability to enjoy the detail of high definition material (720p, 1080i, 1080p), but expect to continue viewing standard definition programming, as well.

This calculator only creates a "rule of thumb". The comfort zone for any given viewer may likely exist somewhere between the calculated boundaries.

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