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27-Inch 16:9 Monitor Dimensions

A 27-inch 16:9 monitor has an estimated panel width of 23.5 in / 59.8 cm and height of 13.2 in / 33.6 cm. These dimensions use a 27-inch diagonal and the proportions of 2560 × 1440 pixels.

Estimated visible panel measurements
MeasurementImperialMetric
Diagonal27 in68.6 cm
Width23.5 in59.8 cm
Height13.2 in33.6 cm
Panel area311.5 sq in2009.7 cm²

These are geometric estimates for the nominal size, not a particular model's external dimensions. Actual viewable diagonals can differ from the rounded size in the product name.

Compare screen sizes at the same scale

The outlines below use the same scale. Compare height as well as width: a larger ultrawide diagonal does not necessarily mean a taller screen.

27″ 16:9 — 23.5 in / 59.8 cm wide, 13.2 in / 33.6 cm tall
24″ 16:9 — 20.9 in / 53.1 cm wide, 11.8 in / 29.9 cm tall
32″ 16:9 — 27.9 in / 70.8 cm wide, 15.7 in / 39.8 cm tall
Approximate monitor panel dimensions, excluding bezel and stand
MonitorWidthHeight
27″ 16:923.5 in / 59.8 cm13.2 in / 33.6 cm
24″ 16:920.9 in / 53.1 cm11.8 in / 29.9 cm
32″ 16:927.9 in / 70.8 cm15.7 in / 39.8 cm

Resolution and pixel density

At 2560 × 1440, this nominal 27-inch screen has about 108.8 pixels per inch. Resolution here identifies the calculation's shape and provides a PPI example; it is not the only resolution available at this size.

Higher pixel density can make text and detail finer at the same distance. Readability also depends on software scaling and eyesight. For games, check your computer's output, frame rate, and the monitor's supported refresh rates separately.

Will it fit on my desk?

Allow at least for the panel width of 23.5 in / 59.8 cm, then check the complete chassis width and stand depth in the model's specifications. Leave room for your keyboard, speakers, cables, and the manufacturer's ventilation requirements. Screen diagonal alone cannot determine a minimum desk depth.

What changes with a curved monitor?

The diagram shows flat-equivalent panel geometry. A curved monitor's straight-line width, chassis depth, and stand footprint differ; use the manufacturer's dimensions for a purchase or a tight fit. The curve radius does not describe the size of the stand.

More on measuring screens and checking desk fit.