42 inch TV dimensions
A 42-inch TV has a screen 36.6" wide and 20.6" tall (93 × 52 cm). The best seat is roughly 4 ft 2 in to 5 ft 8 in away.
Screen size
| Inches | Centimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 36.61" | 93.0 cm |
| Height | 20.59" | 52.3 cm |
| Diagonal | 42" | 106.7 cm |
| Screen area | 754 sq in | 0.49 m² |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
To scale
How far to sit from a 42" TV
| Seat | Distance |
|---|---|
| Immersive (THX 40°) | 4 ft 2 in |
| Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | 5 ft 8 in |
| Every 4K pixel visible within | 2 ft 9 in |
| Every 1080p pixel visible within | 5 ft 6 in |
Is a 42" TV right for your room?
The smallest current OLED TV size, and popular as a desk-top screen for console and PC gaming. At 5 ft 8 in or less from the sofa it suits bedrooms and compact lounges.
Allow at least 38.1" of wall or cabinet width. With the screen centre at a seated eye height of about 42", the top edge sits near 52" from the floor.
42" against the next sizes
Questions
How wide is a 42 inch TV?
The screen of a 42-inch TV is 36.61" (93.0 cm) wide. Frames add roughly 0.4"–1.5", so the TV itself is about 38" wide.
How tall is a 42 inch TV?
The screen is 20.59" (52.3 cm) tall; on its stand the set usually stands 24"–27" high.
How far should you sit from a 42 inch TV?
Between about 4 ft 2 in (THX, immersive) and 5 ft 8 in (SMPTE, comfortable). It suits bedrooms and compact lounges.