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18 inch TV dimensions

Width: 15.7" (39.9 cm)
Height:
8.8"
(22.4 cm)
18"
(45.7 cm)

Dimensions

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Width:15.739.9
Height:8.822.4
Area:138 sq in890.3 cm²

Size and Fit

A 18 inch TV has a width of 15.7 inches (39.9 cm), a height of 8.8 inches (22.4 cm), and a viewing area of 138 square inches (890.3 square cm). This size works well for close-range desk use, kitchens, small counters, or compact secondary screens.

Recommended Viewing Distance

Based on SMPTE-style viewing angles: 1.5-2.5x diagonal for 1080p content and 0.75-1.5x diagonal for 4K. For 8K screens, the close-range estimate uses 0.375-0.75x diagonal.

Full HD (1080p)
0.69m - 1.14m
2.3 ft - 3.7 ft
4K UHD
0.34m - 0.69m
1.1 ft - 2.3 ft

Pixel Density (PPI)

PPI compares screen resolution with diagonal size. Higher PPI means a sharper image at close range.

ResolutionPixelsPPI on 18"
HD 720p1280 x 72082
Full HD 1080p1920 x 1080122
4K UHD3840 x 2160245

Recommended Room Size

Room length uses the maximum 1080p viewing distance plus 1 m of seating clearance. Room width uses 3x TV width so the display does not dominate the space.

Minimum room length
2.1 m
6.9 ft
Minimum room width
1.2 m
3.9 ft

Compare Nearby Sizes

Neighboring sizes help show how much width, height, and screen area change around 18 inches.

SizeDimensionsArea vs 18"
16"13.9" x 7.8"-21%
17"14.8" x 8.3"-10.9%
18" current15.7" x 8.8"Current
19"16.6" x 9.3"+11.6%
20"17.4" x 9.8"+23.9%

Will It Fit?

Use the screen width as the hard minimum. Extra clearance gives the display 3 inches per side on a stand or 6 inches per side on a wall.

Screen width
15.7"
39.9 cm
Comfortable stand
21.7"
55.1 cm, +6"
Wall clearance
27.7"
70.4 cm, +12"

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