43 vs 50 Inch TV: Size Comparison to Scale
A 50-inch TV has 35% more screen area than a 43-inch one. Side by side, that's 15.5 cm more width and 8.7 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 | 43″ cm | 43″ in | 50″ cm | 50″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 95.2 cm | 37.5 in | 110.7 cm | 43.6 in | +16% |
| Height | 53.5 cm | 21.1 in | 62.3 cm | 24.5 in | +16% |
| Area | 5097 cm² | 790 in² | 6892 cm² | 1068 in² | +35% |
The difference in numbers
The 50″ screen is 15.5 cm wider (+16%) and 8.7 cm taller (+16%) than the 43″ screen. The 50″ screen is 35% larger by area.
Recommended viewing distance
43″: 1.31 m – 1.78 m (4.3 ft – 5.8 ft)
50″: 1.52 m – 2.07 m (5.0 ft – 6.8 ft)
Questions about 43″ vs 50″
Is 50″ worth it over 43″?
Yes if you want noticeably more picture: the 50″ has 35% more screen area than the 43″. Whether it's worth it comes down to budget and how far you sit.
Will the picture quality change?
Picture quality depends on resolution and panel, not size — a larger screen just spreads the same pixel count over more area, so pixel density drops unless you also step up in resolution.
Do these sizes include the bezel?
No — both figures are for the visible screen only; real cabinets run a few centimetres larger on each side depending on the model.