36 inch TV dimensions
A 36-inch TV has a screen 31.4" wide and 17.6" tall (80 × 45 cm). The best seat is roughly 3 ft 7 in to 4 ft 11 in away.
Screen size
| Inches | Centimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 31.38" | 79.7 cm |
| Height | 17.65" | 44.8 cm |
| Diagonal | 36" | 91.4 cm |
| Screen area | 554 sq in | 0.36 m² |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
To scale
How far to sit from a 36" TV
| Seat | Distance |
|---|---|
| Immersive (THX 40°) | 3 ft 7 in |
| Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | 4 ft 11 in |
| Every 4K pixel visible within | 2 ft 4 in |
| Every 1080p pixel visible within | 4 ft 8 in |
Is a 36" TV right for your room?
Uncommon today: most brands jump straight from 32 to 40 or 43 inches, so a 36-inch set is mostly older or specialist stock. At 4 ft 11 in or less from the sofa it suits bedrooms and compact lounges.
Allow at least 32.9" of wall or cabinet width. With the screen centre at a seated eye height of about 42", the top edge sits near 51" from the floor.
36" against the next sizes
Questions
How wide is a 36 inch TV?
The screen of a 36-inch TV is 31.38" (79.7 cm) wide. Frames add roughly 0.4"–1.5", so the TV itself is about 32" wide.
How tall is a 36 inch TV?
The screen is 17.65" (44.8 cm) tall; on its stand the set usually stands 21"–24" high.
How far should you sit from a 36 inch TV?
Between about 3 ft 7 in (THX, immersive) and 4 ft 11 in (SMPTE, comfortable). It suits bedrooms and compact lounges.