
TV Viewing Distance: Why 55-Inch Means 1.7m and 65-Inch Means 2.0m
The recommended TV viewing distance is the screen diagonal times 1.2. Here is where that multiplier comes from, and how to reverse it into a maximum screen size.

The recommended TV viewing distance is the screen diagonal times 1.2. Here is where that multiplier comes from, and how to reverse it into a maximum screen size.

Ignoring your living room size and viewing distance when choosing a TV leads to eye fatigue or a screen that looks too small. Combining the optimal viewing-distance formula from audiovisual engineering with domestic housing standards, here is a checklist for finding the right TV size for your home.