50 inch TV dimensions
A 50-inch TV has a screen 43.6" wide and 24.5" tall (111 × 62 cm). The best seat is roughly 5 ft to 6 ft 9 in away.
Screen size
| Inches | Centimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 43.58" | 110.7 cm |
| Height | 24.51" | 62.3 cm |
| Diagonal | 50" | 127.0 cm |
| Screen area | 1068 sq in | 0.69 m² |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
To scale
How far to sit from a 50" TV
| Seat | Distance |
|---|---|
| Immersive (THX 40°) | 5 ft |
| Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | 6 ft 9 in |
| Every 4K pixel visible within | 3 ft 3 in |
| Every 1080p pixel visible within | 6 ft 6 in |
Is a 50" TV right for your room?
A standard bedroom and small living-room size; almost every LCD range includes a 50-inch model. At 6 ft 9 in or less from the sofa it suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms.
Allow at least 45.1" of wall or cabinet width. With the screen centre at a seated eye height of about 42", the top edge sits near 54" from the floor.
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Questions
How wide is a 50 inch TV?
The screen of a 50-inch TV is 43.58" (110.7 cm) wide. Frames add roughly 0.4"–1.5", so the TV itself is about 45" wide.
How tall is a 50 inch TV?
The screen is 24.51" (62.3 cm) tall; on its stand the set usually stands 28"–31" high.
How far should you sit from a 50 inch TV?
Between about 5 ft (THX, immersive) and 6 ft 9 in (SMPTE, comfortable). It suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms.