80 vs 98 Inch TV: Size Comparison to Scale
A 98-inch TV has 50% more screen area than a 80-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 | 80″ cm | 80″ in | 98″ cm | 98″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 177.1 cm | 69.7 in | 217.0 cm | 85.4 in | +23% |
| Height | 99.6 cm | 39.2 in | 122.0 cm | 48.0 in | +23% |
| Area | 17643 cm² | 2735 in² | 26476 cm² | 4104 in² | +50% |
The difference in numbers
The 98″ screen is 39.8 cm wider (+23%) and 22.4 cm taller (+23%) than the 80″ screen. You would need about 1.5 screens of 80″ to cover the area of one 98″ screen.
Recommended viewing distance
80″: 2.43 m – 3.30 m (8.0 ft – 10.8 ft)
98″: 2.98 m – 4.05 m (9.8 ft – 13.3 ft)
Questions about 80″ vs 98″
How much wider is a 98″ screen?
A 98″ screen is 39.8 cm wider than a 80″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 98″?
For a 98″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 2.98 m – 4.05 m (9.8 ft – 13.3 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.