TV Viewing Distance Calculator
Work out a comfortable viewing distance range from TV screen size.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Calculate Distance — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Enter the screen diagonal in inches.
- Click Calculate Distance.
- Check that your usual seat falls inside the suggested range.
About this tool
Enter the screen diagonal in inches, and the tool multiplies it by 0.03 and 0.05 to give a distance range in metres. The range is a comfort guide for typical living rooms, not a strict rule — room layout and personal preference matter too.
Frequently asked questions
What if my sofa is fixed?
Work backwards: a fixed distance suits a range of screen sizes, so choose a screen whose range contains your sofa distance.
Is closer always more immersive?
Up to a point. Too close forces head movement and eye strain, which spoils the effect.