Choosing The Correct Television Size

Are you wondering what television size is best suited for your room?  Choosing a television for the room depends on two important factors: the budget and the size of the room.

The budget may be the deciding factor for many, but the size of the TV should really depend on how far you generally sit from the screen, which is known as the viewing distance.

The relationship between the viewing distance and the TV size is as follows: Viewing distance (in inches) divided by 3 = recommended TV size. For example, if you're usually sitting 10 feet from the TV, that's 120 inches (10 feet x 12 inches). Divide 120 by 3 and the recommended screen size for you is 40 inches (remember, that's the diagonal measurement of the screen).

Viewing angles are another important consideration when buying a TV for a particular room. Ideally, the TV should be placed parallel to your eyes, with no more than a 15-degree angle up or down and no more than a 40-degree angle to the left or right. If you are seated at a sharp angle to the TV, you may see negative images on the screen. Most major manufacturers will tell you the maximum viewing angles at which you can watch the TV without seeing negative images. For example, a 170/170 angle measurement means you can still see a good image 170 degrees up or down from the center of the screen.

As stated above there are standards that define your TV size according the viewing distance. Here we present you a table describing the best TV sizes according the viewing distance and the resolution factor of the TV.