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23 inch TV dimensions

Width: 20" (50.8 cm)
Height:
11.3"
(28.7 cm)
23"
(58.4 cm)

Dimensions

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Width:2050.8
Height:11.328.7
Area:226 sq in1458.1 cm²

Size and Fit

A 23 inch TV has a width of 20 inches (50.8 cm), a height of 11.3 inches (28.7 cm), and a viewing area of 226 square inches (1458.1 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)
0.88m - 1.46m
2.9 ft - 4.8 ft
4K UHD
0.44m - 0.88m
1.4 ft - 2.9 ft

Pixel Density (PPI)

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

ResolutionPixelsPPI on 23"
HD 720p1280 x 72064
Full HD 1080p1920 x 108096
4K UHD3840 x 2160192

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
2.5 m
8.2 ft
Minimum room width
1.5 m
4.9 ft

Compare Nearby Sizes

Neighboring sizes help show how much width, height, and screen area change around 23 inches.

SizeDimensionsArea vs 23"
21"18.3" x 10.3"-16.8%
22"19.2" x 10.8"-8.4%
23" current20" x 11.3"Current
24"20.9" x 11.8"+8.8%
25"21.8" x 12.3"+18.1%

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
20"
50.8 cm
Comfortable stand
26"
66 cm, +6"
Wall clearance
32"
81.3 cm, +12"

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