Viewing Distances
Before deciding on a particular display technology size, it’s very important to calculate at what distances it’s going to be viewed from. As the display size increases so does the ideal viewing distance. As a rule of thumb, the viewing distance should be roughly two to three times the screen size for standard definition (SD) displays.
| Screen size (in) | Viewing distance (ft) | Viewing distance (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 15–26 | 5–8 | 1.5-2.4 |
| 26–32 | 8–11.5 | 2.4-3.5 |
| 32–42 | 11.5–13 | 3.5-4 |
| 42–55 | >13 | >4 |
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