Screen Size Calculator

Calculate the total screen size given the aspect ratio and at least one dimension using the calculator below.

Aspect Ratio:

Custom Aspect Ratio 16:9 (HDTV, 4k, computer) 16:10 (computer) 21:9 (ultrawide) 32:9 (super ultrawide) 1.85:1 (cinema) 2.35:1 (cinema) 2.40:1 (cinema) 4:3 (TV, computer) 5:4 3:2 1:1

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Height:

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• Calculator
• How to Calculate Screen Size
• Step One: Find the Aspect Ratio
• Step Two: Find the Screen’s Diagonal
• Step Three: Use the Screen Size Formula
• What is the Best Screen Size?

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How to Calculate Screen Size

The size of a screen is the result of the diagonal measurement and the screen’s aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is the ratio of the screen’s width to its height.

Whether you’re trying to figure out the dimensions of a TV or projector screen or figuring out the right computer monitor, the process for calculating screen size is the same.

The three steps we use to calculate the size of a screen are to determine the screen’s aspect ratio, determine the screen’s diagonal measurement, and then apply the screen size formula.

Step One: Find the Aspect Ratio

The first step to calculating screen size is to find the screen’s aspect ratio. If you already know it, then you can move on to the next step.

If you don’t already know the aspect ratio of the screen, try our aspect ratio calculator.

Step Two: Find the Screen’s Diagonal

The next step to finding screen size is to find the screen’s diagonal measurement. This is the measurement in inches from one corner to the opposite corner of the screen.

In most cases, this is clearly marked for a TV or projector screen. If it isn’t, use a tape measure and measure from corner to corner to get the measurement.

Step Three: Use the Screen Size Formula

Finally, use the screen size formulas to calculate the screen width and height dimensions.

Screen Width Formula:

screen width = AR_w × diagonal / √(AR_w² + AR_h²)

The screen width is equal to the aspect ratio width AR_w times the screen diagonal divided by the square root of the aspect ratio width AR_w squared plus the aspect ratio height AR_h squared.

Screen Height Formula:

screen height = AR_h × diagonal / √(AR_w² + AR_h²)

The screen height is equal to the aspect ratio height AR_h times the screen diagonal divided by the square root of the aspect ratio width AR_w squared plus the aspect ratio height AR_h squared.

In our experience, these formulas are very accurate. If they are difficult to remember, then you can use the tool above, which applies these formulas and does the calculation automatically for any dimension.

What is the Best Screen Size?

You might be wondering what the best screen size is. Well, it depends. The ideal screen size will vary depending on the application.

In some cases, a higher pixel density, or PPI, is the most important factor. So, a smaller screen with a higher resolution might be better than a bigger screen.

Use our TV size and viewing distance calculator to find the right screen size and resolution for your application.