60 vs 70 Inch TV: Size Comparison to Scale
A 70-inch TV has 36% more screen area than a 60-inch one. Side by side, that's 22.1 cm more width and 12.5 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 | 60″ cm | 60″ in | 70″ cm | 70″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 132.8 cm | 52.3 in | 155.0 cm | 61.0 in | +17% |
| Height | 74.7 cm | 29.4 in | 87.2 cm | 34.3 in | +17% |
| Area | 9924 cm² | 1538 in² | 13508 cm² | 2094 in² | +36% |
The difference in numbers
The 70″ screen is 22.1 cm wider (+17%) and 12.5 cm taller (+17%) than the 60″ screen. The 70″ screen is 36% larger by area.
Recommended viewing distance
60″: 1.82 m – 2.48 m (6.0 ft – 8.1 ft)
70″: 2.13 m – 2.89 m (7.0 ft – 9.5 ft)
Questions about 60″ vs 70″
How much wider is a 70″ screen?
A 70″ screen is 22.1 cm wider than a 60″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 70″?
For a 70″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 2.13 m – 2.89 m (7.0 ft – 9.5 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.