32 vs 50 Inch TV: Size Comparison to Scale
A 50-inch TV has 144% more screen area than a 32-inch one. Side by side, that's 39.8 cm more width and 22.4 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 | 32″ cm | 32″ in | 50″ cm | 50″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.8 cm | 27.9 in | 110.7 cm | 43.6 in | +56% |
| Height | 39.8 cm | 15.7 in | 62.3 cm | 24.5 in | +56% |
| Area | 2823 cm² | 438 in² | 6892 cm² | 1068 in² | +144% |
The difference in numbers
The 50″ screen is 39.8 cm wider (+56%) and 22.4 cm taller (+56%) than the 32″ screen. You would need about 2.4 screens of 32″ to cover the area of one 50″ screen.
Recommended viewing distance
32″: 0.97 m – 1.32 m (3.2 ft – 4.3 ft)
50″: 1.52 m – 2.07 m (5.0 ft – 6.8 ft)
Questions about 32″ vs 50″
How much wider is a 50″ screen?
A 50″ screen is 39.8 cm wider than a 32″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 50″?
For a 50″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 1.52 m – 2.07 m (5.0 ft – 6.8 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.