42 Inch TV Dimensions in CM

One of the smaller sizes in popular TVs is a 42-in TV. When buying a 42-inch TV, consider the room size, the viewing distance, and the 42″ Tv dimensions. When a manufacturer describes a TV as 42 inches, they refer to the diagonal measurement of the screen’s size with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

The diagonal measurement of the screen is 42 inches. This length is 106.7 centimeters when expressed in centimeters. The screen measures 37 inches or 93.0 cm in width and 21 inches or 52.3 cm in height if the aspect ratio is 16: 9.

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42 inch tv comparison size chart

A complete Screen Dimensions comparison table from 32″ up to 85″ TV screens, by width, Height and area. (in inches and centimeters) Below are the dimensions of the 42 inch tv, specified in inches, cm and mm.

SizeWidthHeightArea
32″27.9″
70.9 cm		15.7″
39.9 cm		438 in²
0.283 m²
40″34.9″
88.6 cm		19.6″
49.8 cm		684 in²
0.441 m²
42″37.5″
93.5 cm		21.1″
53.6 cm		791 in²
0.511 m²
50″43.6″
110.7 cm		24.5″
62.2 cm		1068 in²
0.689 m²
55″47.9″
121.7 cm		27″
68.6 cm		1293 in²
0.835 m²
60″52.3″
132.8 cm		29.4″
74.7 cm		1538 in²
0.992 m²
65″56.7″
144 cm		31.9″
81 cm		1809 in²
1.166 m²
70″61″
154.9 cm		34.3″
87.1 cm		2092 in²
1.349 m²
75″65.4″
166.1 cm		36.8″
93.5 cm		2407 in²
1.553 m²
80″69.7″
177 cm		39.2″
99.6 cm		2732 in²
1.763 m²
85″74.1″
188.2 cm		41.7″
105.9 cm		3090 in²
1.993 m²

Why is it important to know the dimensions of a 42″ TV?

If you overlook the screen’s dimensions, you can find yourself with a TV that doesn’t fit in the space you have set aside. In numerous circumstances, it may also be too big or little for your room. Knowing how big a 42-inch could be, it may be important to evaluate several TV models.

This dimension is a pretty common TV screen size, so we explain how much height, width, and depth the TV has. Based on our overall Tv-Screen sizes page we got many questions like “what size is a 42 inch TV?”. So we dug some deeper into the most popular smaller TV sizes like the 42-inch.

FAQs

How big of a room do you need for a 42 inch TV?

The distance you sit from your tv determines the minimum room size for a 42-inch TV. You should plan to sit about 7 feet (or 2.13 meters) away from a 4K tv of this size.  Your room size must be suitable for tv of this size. A room of 10 by 10 feet is the bare minimum for a 42-inch TV

Your distance will influence the perceived picture quality. Consider a larger television if you have a spacious room and want to sit farther away than is suggested.

How heavy is a 42 inch TV?

A 42-inch TV weighs between 25 and 50 pounds with its stand, but it differs depending on the type or brand. A TV of this size is not too heavy to mount on a wall, however, the wall that you are planning on mounting your TV on, may not be strong enough to hold it.

Is a 42″ TV good for a living room?

Generally, a size 42″ TV screen is a good size for a normal living room. You can consider to go up for a 60″ or 65″ TV Screen. Don’t go to 75″ TVs as these are only good for a big living room. A 42-inch TV works fine with the right resolution, the viewing distance and the number of people you have watching the television.

How far should you sit from a 42-inch tv?

For a 42-inch tv with a height of 38.5 inches, you should sit 115.5 inches or 9.6 feet away from the tv. The advised minimum viewing distance for a high-definition 42″ TV should be 3 times the height.