How to measure a TV screen – step-by-step guide

Maybe you’re thinking about buying a new TV and figuring out if you’ve got the space for a bigger one.

Or maybe you’ve been gifted a set and you want to know its dimensions – whatever the case, it’s worth knowing how to measure the size of a TV screen.

Read our step-by-step guide to measuring your TV the right way

You’ll always find plenty of UK TV deals out there – at any one times, there are always price drops on televisions ranging from a tiny 24 inches to a humongous 85 inches in size.

Some thing to remember is that TV manufacturers list diagonal, not vertical or horizontal screen size. This is an industry standard.

Also, if you’re working out where to install your TV it’s a good idea to measure its depth, too.

With that in mind, read on to find out how to measure a TV screen, step by step – all you’ll need is a measuring tape.

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How do I measure a TV screen size?

Here’s our step-by-step guide to measure your TV screen.

1. Diagonally measure the whole TV

To begin with, you want to take measuring tape and run it from one corner to that of one diagonally opposite.

This will include the bezel (the border surround the screen itself) – in other words, the entirety of the televsions.

You’ll likely notice a few millimetres’ discrepancy between what you measured and your television’s advertised size – don’t worry, this is pretty standard.

2. Diagonally measure just the TV screen

Now, measure from the same corners, but this time just measure the screen – don’t include the bordering bezel.

Don’t be surprised if this measurement is a little smaller than the advertised size – this is because most TVs have a tiny portion of their screens hidden away under the bezel.

3. Horizontally and vertically measure the whole TV

It’s always worth recording the overall dimensions of your television, so use your tape measure to make a note of the TV’s width and height.

This will probably be useful if you decide to buy a TV stand or TV bracket.

4. Measure the depth of the TV

Most TVs take up very little depth these days, but there can still often be a chunky component behind the screen.

Make a note of your television’s depth – this is particular handy if you’re thinking of putting your TV on a shelving unit or cabinet or inside an alcove.

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