75 vs 85 Inch TV: Size Comparison to Scale
A 85-inch TV has 28% more screen area than a 75-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 | 75″ cm | 75″ in | 85″ cm | 85″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 166.0 cm | 65.4 in | 188.2 cm | 74.1 in | +13% |
| Height | 93.4 cm | 36.8 in | 105.8 cm | 41.7 in | +13% |
| Area | 15507 cm² | 2404 in² | 19918 cm² | 3087 in² | +28% |
The difference in numbers
The 85″ screen is 22.1 cm wider (+13%) and 12.5 cm taller (+13%) than the 75″ screen. The 85″ screen is 28% larger by area.
Recommended viewing distance
75″: 2.28 m – 3.10 m (7.5 ft – 10.2 ft)
85″: 2.59 m – 3.51 m (8.5 ft – 11.5 ft)
Questions about 75″ vs 85″
How much wider is a 85″ screen?
A 85″ screen is 22.1 cm wider than a 75″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 85″?
For a 85″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 2.59 m – 3.51 m (8.5 ft – 11.5 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.