48 inch TV dimensions
A 48-inch TV has a screen 41.8" wide and 23.5" tall (106 × 60 cm). The best seat is roughly 4 ft 9 in to 6 ft 6 in away.
Screen size
| Inches | Centimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 41.84" | 106.3 cm |
| Height | 23.53" | 59.8 cm |
| Diagonal | 48" | 121.9 cm |
| Screen area | 984 sq in | 0.64 m² |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
To scale
How far to sit from a 48" TV
| Seat | Distance |
|---|---|
| Immersive (THX 40°) | 4 ft 9 in |
| Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | 6 ft 6 in |
| Every 4K pixel visible within | 3 ft 1 in |
| Every 1080p pixel visible within | 6 ft 3 in |
Is a 48" TV right for your room?
Mostly an OLED size; LCD ranges usually go from 43 straight to 50 inches. At 6 ft 6 in or less from the sofa it suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms.
Allow at least 43.3" 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 48 inch TV?
The screen of a 48-inch TV is 41.84" (106.3 cm) wide. Frames add roughly 0.4"–1.5", so the TV itself is about 43" wide.
How tall is a 48 inch TV?
The screen is 23.53" (59.8 cm) tall; on its stand the set usually stands 27"–30" high.
How far should you sit from a 48 inch TV?
Between about 4 ft 9 in (THX, immersive) and 6 ft 6 in (SMPTE, comfortable). It suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms.