How To Measure TV Size And Choose The Best TV Size For Your Room

2025-01-26

2025-01-26

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of unboxing a brand-new TV. It’s more than just a gadget – it’s a gateway to endless entertainment, a centrepiece for your living room, and a statement about your personal style. But before you can kick back and enjoy your new purchase, there’s an important step to tackle: deciding on the right TV size to suit your space, or finding the perfect spot for the TV you couldn’t resist buying.

Getting the positioning right is about more than just making sure your TV fits the space. It’s about creating balance – ensuring the TV complements your room’s aesthetics and doesn’t overwhelm it, and ensuring sound and picture quality are optimised. Much like you wouldn’t hang an oversized painting on a tiny wall, picking the right size TV for your room, and optimising its placement for both picture and sound, is key to making sure it provides quality entertainment in style.

Tools You’ll Need To Calculate The Perfect TV Size

Here’s what you’ll need to find the ideal room placement and dimensions for your TV:

  • A measuring tape: For calculating your available space and TV sizing.
  • A notepad or app: To jot down your measurements and make calculations.
  • *A smartphone or tablet: If you'd like to take this process a step further, you can use augmented reality apps to visualise how the TV will look in your room.

Remember, measuring your space is the first step to ensuring your TV fits seamlessly into your home.

How To Choose The Perfect Spot for Your TV

Step 1: Choose The Location For Your TV

Start by deciding where your TV will take pride of place. Will it be mounted on the wall or placed on a stand? Consider your room’s layout, paying attention to factors like glare from windows and the position of your main seating areas. The goal is to enhance your viewing experience while maintaining comfort and style.

Step 2: Measure The Space For Your TV

Next, measure the area where your TV will go. Note the width, height, and depth of the TV area to ensure the TV not only fits but also looks proportional to the space. This step is crucial whether you’re mounting your TV or using a stand.

Don't forget to measure the distance from the seating area to where the TV will be placed. This measurement helps optimise the TV's size for your seating distance.

Step 3: Calculate The Best TV Size Or TV Viewing Distance

Did you know the best, most immersive TV viewing experience happens when 40 degrees of your field of view is consumed by the TV screen? Here's the easiest way to stick to that rule and create an amazing TV space.

Calculate TV Size To Suit Viewing Distance: To determine the best TV size for your viewing distance, a good rule of thumb is to divide the viewing distance by 1.2 to get the recommended screen size in inches. If possible, measuring your viewing distance in inches will make this process even easier. For example, if you have a viewing distance of around 2 metres, this would be around 78 inches. 78 inches divided by 1.2 = 65 inches - meaning a 65 inch TV is a great choice.

Calculate The Best Viewing Distance By TV Size: If you know the screen size of your TV, you can also multiply that number by 1.2 to get the optimal viewing distance to place your seating.

Using the same example, if you've just purchased a 65inch TV, multiply 65 x 1.2 and you'll get 78 (inches) which converts to approximately 2 metres. You should place your seating around 2 metres away from the screen to optimise your viewing experience.

How To Measure TV Size

After choosing the size and location, double-check that your desired TV will fit. To measure the TV screen size, go diagonally from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner. Don’t forget to measure the width and height as well, ensuring it’ll suit your space.

Here’s a handy guide to common TV sizes and their approximate dimensions (excluding stands):

  • 85-inch TV Dimensions: 109 cm (height) x 189 cm (width)
  • 75-inch TV Dimensions: 96 cm (height) x 167 cm (width)
  • 65-inch TV Dimensions: 82 cm (height) x 144 cm (width)
  • 55-inch TV Dimensions: 71 cm (height) x 122 cm (width)
  • 50-inch TV Dimensions: 62 cm (height) x 110 cm (width)
  • 40-inch TV Dimensions: 49 cm (height) x 88 cm (width)
  • 32-inch TV Dimensions: 39 cm (height) x 70 cm (width)

Understanding these popular TV dimensions and converting between inches and centimetres as needed will help you choose a TV that fits your space and viewing needs.

Additional Tips For Measuring And Finding The Best TV Size

  • Keep the measuring tape straight: Avoid bending or sagging for accurate measurements.
  • Check manufacturer’s specifications: Compare your measurements with the TV’s official dimensions for precision.
  • Use the right units: TVs are usually measured in inches, but you may need to convert to centimetres if required.

Measuring your space, calculating the optimal TV size, and carefully planning its placement is an essential part of the process. With a bit of preparation and a keen eye for detail, you can ensure your new TV becomes the perfect addition to your living space. Enjoy the journey and, most importantly, happy viewing!

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of unboxing a brand-new TV. It’s more than just a gadget – it’s a gateway to endless entertainment, a centrepiece for your living room, and a statement about your personal style. But before you can kick back and enjoy your new purchase, there’s an important step to tackle: deciding on the right TV size to suit your space, or finding the perfect spot for the TV you couldn’t resist buying.

Getting the positioning right is about more than just making sure your TV fits the space. It’s about creating balance – ensuring the TV complements your room’s aesthetics and doesn’t overwhelm it, and ensuring sound and picture quality are optimised. Much like you wouldn’t hang an oversized painting on a tiny wall, picking the right size TV for your room, and optimising its placement for both picture and sound, is key to making sure it provides quality entertainment in style.

Tools You’ll Need To Calculate The Perfect TV Size

Here’s what you’ll need to find the ideal room placement and dimensions for your TV:

  • A measuring tape: For calculating your available space and TV sizing.
  • A notepad or app: To jot down your measurements and make calculations.
  • *A smartphone or tablet: If you'd like to take this process a step further, you can use augmented reality apps to visualise how the TV will look in your room.

Remember, measuring your space is the first step to ensuring your TV fits seamlessly into your home.

How To Choose The Perfect Spot for Your TV

Step 1: Choose The Location For Your TV

Start by deciding where your TV will take pride of place. Will it be mounted on the wall or placed on a stand? Consider your room’s layout, paying attention to factors like glare from windows and the position of your main seating areas. The goal is to enhance your viewing experience while maintaining comfort and style.

Step 2: Measure The Space For Your TV

Next, measure the area where your TV will go. Note the width, height, and depth of the TV area to ensure the TV not only fits but also looks proportional to the space. This step is crucial whether you’re mounting your TV or using a stand.

Don't forget to measure the distance from the seating area to where the TV will be placed. This measurement helps optimise the TV's size for your seating distance.

Step 3: Calculate The Best TV Size Or TV Viewing Distance

Did you know the best, most immersive TV viewing experience happens when 40 degrees of your field of view is consumed by the TV screen? Here's the easiest way to stick to that rule and create an amazing TV space.

Calculate TV Size To Suit Viewing Distance: To determine the best TV size for your viewing distance, a good rule of thumb is to divide the viewing distance by 1.2 to get the recommended screen size in inches. If possible, measuring your viewing distance in inches will make this process even easier. For example, if you have a viewing distance of around 2 metres, this would be around 78 inches. 78 inches divided by 1.2 = 65 inches - meaning a 65 inch TV is a great choice.

Calculate The Best Viewing Distance By TV Size: If you know the screen size of your TV, you can also multiply that number by 1.2 to get the optimal viewing distance to place your seating.

Using the same example, if you've just purchased a 65inch TV, multiply 65 x 1.2 and you'll get 78 (inches) which converts to approximately 2 metres. You should place your seating around 2 metres away from the screen to optimise your viewing experience.

How To Measure TV Size

After choosing the size and location, double-check that your desired TV will fit. To measure the TV screen size, go diagonally from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner. Don’t forget to measure the width and height as well, ensuring it’ll suit your space.

Here’s a handy guide to common TV sizes and their approximate dimensions (excluding stands):

  • 85-inch TV Dimensions: 109 cm (height) x 189 cm (width)
  • 75-inch TV Dimensions: 96 cm (height) x 167 cm (width)
  • 65-inch TV Dimensions: 82 cm (height) x 144 cm (width)
  • 55-inch TV Dimensions: 71 cm (height) x 122 cm (width)
  • 50-inch TV Dimensions: 62 cm (height) x 110 cm (width)
  • 40-inch TV Dimensions: 49 cm (height) x 88 cm (width)
  • 32-inch TV Dimensions: 39 cm (height) x 70 cm (width)

Understanding these popular TV dimensions and converting between inches and centimetres as needed will help you choose a TV that fits your space and viewing needs.

Additional Tips For Measuring And Finding The Best TV Size

  • Keep the measuring tape straight: Avoid bending or sagging for accurate measurements.
  • Check manufacturer’s specifications: Compare your measurements with the TV’s official dimensions for precision.
  • Use the right units: TVs are usually measured in inches, but you may need to convert to centimetres if required.

Measuring your space, calculating the optimal TV size, and carefully planning its placement is an essential part of the process. With a bit of preparation and a keen eye for detail, you can ensure your new TV becomes the perfect addition to your living space. Enjoy the journey and, most importantly, happy viewing!

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