TV Viewing Distance Calculator
Best seating distance for a screen size (THX, SMPTE, retina).
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.
How it works
- 1Enter your values.
- 2See the result update instantly as you type.
- 3Change any value to compare scenarios.
About this tool
TV Viewing Distance Calculator: Best seating distance for a screen size (THX, SMPTE, retina). Type your numbers and the result is calculated instantly — no button to press, nothing to install. All math runs locally in your browser, so the values you enter are never sent anywhere.
Example
| Input | |
|---|---|
| Screen diagonal (inches) | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Result | |
| THX (40° view) | 1.67 m |
| SMPTE (30° view) | 2.27 m |
| Pixels invisible from | 1.09 m |
| Screen width × height | 121.8 × 68.5 cm |
How do I use the TV Viewing Distance Calculator?
Enter your values. See the result update instantly as you type. Change any value to compare scenarios.
Is the TV Viewing Distance Calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up, no usage limits and no watermark.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged or stored.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux — no app needed.