TV Viewing Distance
Enter a TV screen size to get the recommended seating distance range.
Where to put the couch
The right distance from a TV depends on its size and the experience you want — relaxed everyday viewing or a cinematic, fills-your-vision feel. This calculator turns the screen’s diagonal into a sensible seating range.
A 55-inch TV suits roughly 1.7 to 2.3 metres for mixed use, with about 1.7 metres giving a cinema-like 40-degree field of view. Larger screens push the whole range back.
Handy and private
It scales the diagonal by standard viewing-angle factors and reports the range in metres and feet, all in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the distance calculated?
From the diagonal screen size and a target viewing angle. A mixed-use range is about 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal; a cinematic 40-degree field is closer.
Does resolution matter?
Yes — 4K lets you sit closer without seeing pixels, so the comfortable minimum shrinks compared with 1080p.
Is closer or farther better?
It is a preference: closer feels immersive but can strain the eyes, while farther is relaxed. The range gives you sensible bounds.
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