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Screen Size Calculator

Estimate a TV size range from your main seating distance.

30 deg relaxed

66 in

36 deg cinematic

81 in

40 deg immersive

90 in

Mixed use

Choose the 30 degree result when the room is used for sports, news, casual TV, or guests who prefer a smaller image.

Movie balance

The mid-30 degree result is a strong default for a living room theater because it feels cinematic without forcing eye movement.

Immersion limit

The 40 degree result is exciting for movie-first setups, but check subtitles, gaming HUDs, and low-resolution sources before buying.

How to use the result

Treat these numbers as a strong starting point, then adjust for furniture, doors, windows, and how the room actually sounds. The goal is a system that is comfortable every night, not a perfect diagram that no one wants to live with.

Beginner guardrails

  • Measure from the main seat, not from the back wall.
  • Keep speakers aimed at ear height when possible.
  • Leave room for cables, ventilation, and safe walking paths.

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