48-Inch TV Dimensions

A 48-inch TV with a 16:9 aspect ratio has a screen 106.3 cm (41.8 in) wide and 59.8 cm (23.5 in) tall — an area of 0.64 m². Add 1–3 cm per side for the bezel, depending on the model.

Parametercmin
Width106.3 cm41.8 in
Height59.8 cm23.5 in
Area6352 cm²984 in²
PPI (at 4K)91.8 PPI
Viewing distance1.46 m – 1.98 m (4.8 ft – 6.5 ft)
106.3 cm59.8 cm

48-inch TV vs nearby sizes

SizeWidthHeightArea
40″88.6 cm49.8 cm4411 cm²
43″95.2 cm53.5 cm5097 cm²
50″110.7 cm62.3 cm6892 cm²
55″121.8 cm68.5 cm8339 cm²

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How wide is a 48-inch TV?

A 48-inch 16:9 TV is 106.3 cm (41.8 in) wide and 59.8 cm (23.5 in) tall, measuring the visible screen only.

How far should I sit from a 48-inch TV?

The recommended viewing distance is about 1.46 m – 1.98 m (4.8 ft – 6.5 ft), based on a 30°–40° horizontal viewing angle.

What is the PPI of a 48-inch TV at 4K?

At 3840×2160 (4K), a 48-inch TV has a pixel density of 91.8 PPI.