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47.9" × 27"

Width × Height (inches)

121.8 × 68.5

Width × Height (cm)

Area: 1292.6 sq in / 8339.2 sq cm

Quick Facts

  • Width = diagonal × w / √(w² + h²)
  • 55" 16:9 TV = 47.9" × 27.0"
  • Doubling diagonal quadruples the area
  • Ultrawide 34" (21:9) ≈ same height as 27" (16:9)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate screen width and height?

Given diagonal d and aspect ratio w:h: width = d × w / √(w² + h²), height = d × h / √(w² + h²).

What is a 55" TV's width?

At 16:9, a 55" TV is about 47.9" (121.7 cm) wide and 27.0" (68.6 cm) tall.

What aspect ratio is my TV?

Most modern TVs are 16:9. Ultrawide monitors are 21:9. Some laptops are 16:10 or 3:2.

Does bezel affect these measurements?

These calculate the screen area only. Total device size includes the bezel.

What is surface area used for?

Surface area helps compare screens. A 65" TV has ~2× the area of a 43" TV.