55 inch TV dimensions
A 55-inch TV has a screen 47.9" wide and 27.0" tall (122 × 68 cm). The best seat is roughly 5 ft 6 in to 7 ft 5 in away.
Screen size
| Inches | Centimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 47.94" | 121.8 cm |
| Height | 26.96" | 68.5 cm |
| Diagonal | 55" | 139.7 cm |
| Screen area | 1293 sq in | 0.83 m² |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
To scale
How far to sit from a 55" TV
| Seat | Distance |
|---|---|
| Immersive (THX 40°) | 5 ft 6 in |
| Relaxed (SMPTE 30°) | 7 ft 5 in |
| Every 4K pixel visible within | 3 ft 7 in |
| Every 1080p pixel visible within | 7 ft 2 in |
Is a 55" TV right for your room?
The second most searched TV size and usually the smallest size offered across premium OLED and Mini-LED ranges. At 7 ft 5 in or less from the sofa it suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms. Its screen is 3.0× the area of a 32-inch TV.
Allow at least 49.4" of wall or cabinet width. With the screen centre at a seated eye height of about 42", the top edge sits near 55" from the floor.
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Questions
How wide is a 55 inch TV?
The screen of a 55-inch TV is 47.94" (121.8 cm) wide. Frames add roughly 0.4"–1.5", so the TV itself is about 49" wide.
How tall is a 55 inch TV?
The screen is 26.96" (68.5 cm) tall; on its stand the set usually stands 30"–33" high.
How far should you sit from a 55 inch TV?
Between about 5 ft 6 in (THX, immersive) and 7 ft 5 in (SMPTE, comfortable). It suits typical bedrooms and smaller living rooms.