24 vs 34 Inch Monitor: Size Comparison to Scale
A 34-inch monitor has 67% more screen area than a 24-inch one. Side by side, that's 26.5 cm more width and 3.5 cm more height. The picture below shows both screens in true relative scale.
Both screens drawn to the same scale, aligned at the bottom-left corner.
| Parameter | 24″ cm | 24″ in | 34″ cm | 34″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 53.1 cm | 20.9 in | 79.7 cm | 31.4 in | +50% |
| Height | 29.9 cm | 11.8 in | 33.3 cm | 13.1 in | +12% |
| Area | 1588 cm² | 246 in² | 2656 cm² | 412 in² | +67% |
| PPI | 91.8 PPI | 1920×1080 | 109.7 PPI | 3440×1440 | +19% |
The difference in numbers
The 34″ screen is 26.5 cm wider (+50%) and 3.5 cm taller (+12%) than the 24″ screen. You would need about 1.7 screens of 24″ to cover the area of one 34″ screen.
Recommended viewing distance
24″: 0.73 m – 0.99 m (2.4 ft – 3.3 ft)
34″: 1.09 m – 1.49 m (3.6 ft – 4.9 ft)
Questions about 24″ vs 34″
How much wider is a 34″ screen?
A 34″ screen is 26.5 cm wider than a 24″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 34″?
For a 34″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 1.09 m – 1.49 m (3.6 ft – 4.9 ft).
Are these numbers exact?
They're calculated directly from the diagonal and aspect ratio using standard geometry, so they're exact for that ratio — real panels can vary by a few millimetres.