40-Inch TV Dimensions

A 40-inch TV with a 16:9 aspect ratio has a screen 88.6 cm (34.9 in) wide and 49.8 cm (19.6 in) tall — an area of 0.44 m². Add 1–3 cm per side for the bezel, depending on the model.

Parametercmin
Width88.6 cm34.9 in
Height49.8 cm19.6 in
Area4411 cm²684 in²
PPI (at 4K)110.1 PPI
Viewing distance1.22 m – 1.65 m (4.0 ft – 5.4 ft)
88.6 cm49.8 cm

40-inch TV vs nearby sizes

SizeWidthHeightArea
32″70.8 cm39.8 cm2823 cm²
43″95.2 cm53.5 cm5097 cm²
48″106.3 cm59.8 cm6352 cm²
50″110.7 cm62.3 cm6892 cm²

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How wide is a 40-inch TV?

A 40-inch 16:9 TV is 88.6 cm (34.9 in) wide and 49.8 cm (19.6 in) tall, measuring the visible screen only.

How far should I sit from a 40-inch TV?

The recommended viewing distance is about 1.22 m – 1.65 m (4.0 ft – 5.4 ft), based on a 30°–40° horizontal viewing angle.

What is the PPI of a 40-inch TV at 4K?

At 3840×2160 (4K), a 40-inch TV has a pixel density of 110.1 PPI.