What viewing distance should I aim for?

Many people prefer a distance roughly 1.2× to 1.6× the screen diagonal for 4K TVs, but comfort varies by room layout and personal taste. Use the highlighted range as a starting point, not a strict rule.

Does this account for wall mounts or soundbars?

The tool focuses on screen size and eye line from seating. Leave extra clearance on your wall for mounts, soundbars, or media cabinets when you plan the final layout.

TV Size & Viewing Distance Tool

Tune TV sizing, viewing distance, and sofa perspective with a realistic room 3D render.

Set TV size and eye-to-screen distance. Top view is overhead; View from sofa is seat-level. Stats cover size and suggested distance range; TV and console stay wall-centered.

UnitTV diagonal (inches)View mode

TV dimensions

166.0 cm × 93.4 cm

Viewing distance

3.50 m

Comfort range

2.85–4.72 m

Eye to screen (m)Same distance (slider)

About TV Size & Viewing Distance Tool

What this tool does

The TV Size & Viewing Distance tool helps you choose a screen size and seating distance that feel comfortable in your room. Enter your room depth, pick a TV diagonal size, and see a simple 3D preview of how the screen relates to your sofa.

It uses common viewing-distance guidelines so you can compare options before buying furniture or mounting a display. Everything runs in your browser; measurements are not uploaded.

How to use it

1Choose metres or feet from the Unit control, then set eye-to-screen distance (from your seat to the TV).
2Choose a TV screen size in inches or adjust until the preview looks right for your space.
3Review the recommended viewing distance range shown beside the diagram.
4Move the sofa distance slider to see whether your planned seating position sits inside the comfortable zone.
5Try a few screen sizes to compare how much wall space each option uses.

Frequently asked questions

What viewing distance should I aim for?: Many people prefer a distance roughly 1.2× to 1.6× the screen diagonal for 4K TVs, but comfort varies by room layout and personal taste. Use the highlighted range as a starting point, not a strict rule.
Does this account for wall mounts or soundbars?: The tool focuses on screen size and eye line from seating. Leave extra clearance on your wall for mounts, soundbars, or media cabinets when you plan the final layout.