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TV Viewing Distance Calculator

Recommended viewing distance for an HD or 4K TV.

Compute the recommended viewing distance for a TV from its diagonal screen size in inches and its resolution. 4K TVs allow much closer seating (1.5× screen) than 1080p (2× screen).

Marcus Laurent By Marcus Laurent
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Inputs

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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Recommended distance (in) = screen_diagonal_in · multiplier (1.5 for 4K, 2 for 1080p, 2.5 for 720p).

In depth

Compute the recommended viewing distance for a TV from its diagonal screen size in inches and its resolution. 4K TVs allow much closer seating (1.5× screen) than 1080p (2× screen).