Suggested Viewing Distance For HDTV Calculator
Enter Screen Size in Inches	Ideal View Distance for HDTV
HDTV Screen Size Calculator
Enter Distance From Ideal TV Location in Feet	Optimum HDTV Flat Panel Big Screen Size

Q: What is the best distance to sit from the television for the best viewing experience for different screen sizes?

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Q: How far should I sit from my large big screen lcd TV or plasma television?

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Q: How close can I sit to my large big screen flat planel LCD TV or plasma television without impacting my viewing experience?

A: The best way to you calculate how far to install your large big flat panel screen LCD or Plasma television is by multiplying one of the screen's dimensions (height, width, or diagonal) by some fixed number. The calculator above can give you recommendations for screen size and/or viewing distance. The top part of the calculator will give you an optimal viewing distance based on the screen size you enter in the left column. The lower part of the calculator should be used if you know where you want to put your television but are unsure of what screen size to choose. Measure the distance from the area where you will place the big wide screen LCD or Plasma TV to your normal viewing area, enter the amount in feet in the left-hand column and the calculator will display what we believe is an optimal screensize in the right-hand column.