TV mounting height calculator

Calculate optimal TV mounting height based on size and viewing position

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The TV Mounting Height Calculator helps interior designers and homeowners determine the optimal TV mounting height for comfortable viewing. Calculate mounting height based on TV size, seated eye level, and viewing distance.

Proper TV placement ensures comfortable viewing angles and reduces neck strain. The calculator uses ergonomic principles to determine optimal center height, accounting for TV size, viewer eye level, and recommended viewing distances.

Enter TV size (diagonal), seated eye level, and viewing distance to calculate optimal TV center height and mounting bracket position. The tool provides viewing angle analysis and helps ensure TVs are mounted at comfortable heights for different room configurations.

Features

Everything you need

TV size calculations
Seated eye level inputs
Viewing distance considerations
Optimal height determination
Viewing angle analysis
Mounting bracket positioning
Imperial and metric units

How it works

Simple workflow

1
Enter TV diagonal size
2
Input seated eye level
3
Specify viewing distance
4
Review calculated mounting height
5
See optimal center height

Use cases

Built for real-world scenarios

Home theater design

Determine optimal TV placement for home theater and media room installations.

Living room planning

Plan TV mounting height during interior design and furniture placement.

Commercial installations

Calculate TV mounting heights for commercial spaces, waiting rooms, and offices.

Renovation planning

Plan TV mounting before installing wall brackets and running cables.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Optimal center height = Seated Eye Level + (TV Height ÷ 2). For 42" eye level and 55" TV (27" height): Center = 42 + 13.5 = 55.5" from floor. This creates comfortable viewing angle.

Optimal viewing angle: 0-15° above eye level for comfortable viewing. Avoid mounting too high (over 30°) which causes neck strain, or too low which creates poor viewing experience.

Larger TVs have more height, so center point is higher. However, larger TVs are typically viewed from farther away, maintaining similar viewing angles. Calculate based on actual TV dimensions.

Viewing distance = TV diagonal × 1.5 to 2.5. For 55" TV: 6.9-11.5 feet. Closer provides immersive experience, farther reduces eye strain. Balance based on room size and preference.

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