Dimensions
50 inch TV dimensions
A 50 inch TV measures 110.7 cm × 62.3 cm of active area — 43.6 in by 24.5 in — and about 111.9 cm wide including its bezels. Below it is drawn to scale on a 200 cm wall, measured against real spaces, and compared with the sizes either side of it.
The 50 inch is the last size that a small piece of furniture will take.
The body is about 111.9 cm. On a compact 120 cm media unit that is 93 % of the top — about 4 cm of unit showing each side, which looks intentional in a way that a 55 inch overhanging by a centimetre does not. On a 140 cm alcove it uses 80 %, and on a standard 200 cm wall a comfortable 56 %.
It stands 69.1 cm tall on its feet. On a 50 cm unit the centre of the picture is around 85 cm from the floor, which is roughly eye level for someone sitting back on a sofa.
The step up is the one most people actually consider: a 55 inch is 10 % wider and 21 % more picture, and it is where the compact unit stops working. The step down to 48 inches buys almost nothing — 4 % of width — so if a 50 fits, take it.
On a 200 cm wall
Exact size
| Aspect | Active area | Active area (in) | Body, approx. | Height on its stand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:9 | 110.7 cm × 62.3 cm | 43.6 in × 24.5 in | 111.9 cm × 64.1 cm | 69.1 cm |
Active areas are exact for the aspect ratio. Body sizes and stand heights are approximate — check the model’s spec sheet.
Does it fit your wall or your unit?
| Space | Size | Fits? | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow alcove | 140 cm × 90 cm | Fits | 80% of the width, 14.1 cm spare |
| Small wall | 160 cm × 100 cm | Fits | 70% of the width, 24.1 cm spare |
| Standard wall | 200 cm × 120 cm | Fits | 56% of the width, 44.1 cm spare |
| Wide wall | 260 cm × 140 cm | Fits | 43% of the width, 74.1 cm spare |
| Compact unit | 120 cm wide | Fits | 93% of the width, 4.1 cm spare |
| Standard unit | 150 cm wide | Fits | 75% of the width, 19.1 cm spare |
| Wide unit | 180 cm wide | Fits | 62% of the width, 34.1 cm spare |
| Low sideboard | 200 cm wide | Fits | 56% of the width, 44.1 cm spare |
How far back to sit
| Used for | Sit | In feet | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| General TV | 1.8 m – 2.2 m | 5 ft 11 in – 7 ft 3 in | 28–34° |
| Sports | 1.7 m – 2.1 m | 5 ft 7 in – 6 ft 9 in | 30–36° |
| Gaming | 1.6 m – 2.1 m | 5 ft 3 in – 6 ft 9 in | 30–38° |
| Movies | 1.5 m – 1.8 m | 5 ft 0 in – 5 ft 11 in | 34–40° |
| Home cinema | 1.3 m – 1.7 m | 4 ft 5 in – 5 ft 7 in | 36–45° |
The sizes either side
| Size | Active width | Width | Screen area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48" | 106.3 cm | −4% | −8% |
| 55" | 121.8 cm | +10% | +21% |
Compared with a 50" 16:9 panel. Area grows roughly as the square of the diagonal, which is why a step up is always a bigger jump than it sounds.
Common questions
- How wide is a 50 inch TV?
- The active area of a 50 inch TV is 110.7 cm wide and 62.3 cm tall — 43.6 in by 24.5 in. With bezels the body is about 111.9 cm wide, which is the figure to measure your space against.
- How tall is a 50 inch TV on its stand?
- About 69.1 cm from the surface it stands on to the top of the panel: 64.1 cm of body on 5 cm of stand. Both are estimates from the size band — check the model’s spec sheet.
- Will a 50 inch TV fit a 200 cm × 120 cm space?
- Yes. Standard wall is 200 cm × 120 cm, and a 50 inch TV uses 56 % of its width, leaving 44.1 cm spare.