How Big Should My Television Be?

There are many recommendations supplied on this subject by differing professional organizations in the television and movie industries.  They 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.  The calculator below concerns itself with widescreen (16:9 ratio) displays  that exhibit either standard or high definition program material.  It does not matter if the television 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 high definition material only.  The minimum size is suggested for those viewers who expect to continue viewing standard definition programming, but want the ability to enjoy the detail of high definition material when it is presented.  This calculator only creates a "rule of thumb".  The comfort zone for any given viewer may likely exist somewhere in between the calculated boundaries.