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45 inch TV dimensions

Width: 39.2" (99.6 cm)
Height:
22.1"
(56.1 cm)
45"
(114.3 cm)

Dimensions

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Width:39.299.6
Height:22.156.1
Area:865 sq in5580.6 cm²

Size and Fit

A 45 inch TV has a width of 39.2 inches (99.6 cm), a height of 22.1 inches (56.1 cm), and a viewing area of 865 square inches (5580.6 square cm). This size works well for bedrooms, apartments, gaming setups, and smaller living rooms.

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)
1.71m - 2.86m
5.6 ft - 9.4 ft
4K UHD
0.86m - 1.71m
2.8 ft - 5.6 ft
8K UHD
0.43m - 0.86m
1.4 ft - 2.8 ft

Pixel Density (PPI)

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

ResolutionPixelsPPI on 45"
HD 720p1280 x 72033
Full HD 1080p1920 x 108049
4K UHD3840 x 216098
8K UHD7680 x 4320196

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
3.9 m
12.8 ft
Minimum room width
3 m
9.8 ft

Compare Nearby Sizes

Neighboring sizes help show how much width, height, and screen area change around 45 inches.

SizeDimensionsArea vs 45"
42"36.6" x 20.6"-12.8%
43"37.5" x 21.1"-8.7%
45" current39.2" x 22.1"Current
46"40.1" x 22.6"+4.5%
47"41" x 23"+9.1%

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
39.2"
99.6 cm
Comfortable stand
45.2"
114.8 cm, +6"
Wall clearance
51.2"
130 cm, +12"

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