Dimensions
83 inch TV dimensions
A 83 inch TV measures 183.7 cm × 103.4 cm of active area — 72.3 in by 40.7 in — and about 184.9 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.
On a 200 cm wall
200 cm183.7 cm7.5 cm7.5 cm
Exact size
| Aspect | Active area | Active area (in) | Body, approx. | Height on its stand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:9 | 183.7 cm × 103.4 cm | 72.3 in × 40.7 in | 184.9 cm × 105.2 cm | 110.2 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 | Doesn’t fit | needs 185 cm of wall, you have 140 |
| Small wall | 160 cm × 100 cm | Doesn’t fit | needs 185 cm of wall, you have 160 |
| Standard wall | 200 cm × 120 cm | Fits | cramped — less than 8 cm each side |
| Wide wall | 260 cm × 140 cm | Fits | 71% of the width, 37.5 cm spare |
| Compact unit | 120 cm wide | Doesn’t fit | its feet span 148 cm, the unit gives you 116 |
| Standard unit | 150 cm wide | Doesn’t fit | its feet span 148 cm, the unit gives you 146 |
| Wide unit | 180 cm wide | Fits | overhangs the unit by 2 cm each side |
| Low sideboard | 200 cm wide | Fits | 92% of the width, 7.5 cm spare |
How far back to sit
| Used for | Sit | In feet | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| General TV | 3 m – 3.7 m | 9 ft 10 in – 12 ft 1 in | 28–34° |
| Sports | 2.8 m – 3.4 m | 9 ft 3 in – 11 ft 3 in | 30–36° |
| Gaming | 2.7 m – 3.4 m | 8 ft 9 in – 11 ft 3 in | 30–38° |
| Movies | 2.5 m – 3 m | 8 ft 3 in – 9 ft 10 in | 34–40° |
| Home cinema | 2.2 m – 2.8 m | 7 ft 3 in – 9 ft 3 in | 36–45° |
The sizes either side
| Size | Active width | Width | Screen area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80" | 177.1 cm | −4% | −7% |
| 85" | 188.2 cm | +2% | +5% |
Compared with a 83" 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 83 inch TV?
- The active area of a 83 inch TV is 183.7 cm wide and 103.4 cm tall — 72.3 in by 40.7 in. With bezels the body is about 184.9 cm wide, which is the figure to measure your space against.
- How tall is a 83 inch TV on its stand?
- About 110.2 cm from the surface it stands on to the top of the panel: 105.2 cm of body on 5 cm of stand. Both are estimates from the size band — check the model’s spec sheet.
- Will a 83 inch TV fit a 200 cm × 120 cm space?
- Yes. Standard wall is 200 cm × 120 cm, and a 83 inch TV uses 92 % of its width, leaving 7.5 cm spare.