TV Mounting Height Calculator

Find the perfect height to mount your TV for optimal viewing comfort

TV Mounting Parameters

Measured diagonally from corner to corner

Height of your eyes when sitting in your usual viewing position

Recommended: 30° for optimal viewing experience

0° = eye level, 10-15° = slight upward tilt (recommended)

Mounting Results

57.8"
TV Center Height
44.3"
TV Bottom Height
89.5"
Viewing Distance
27.0" × 47.9"
Screen Dimensions

Mounting Instructions: Mount the center of your 55" TV at 57.8" from the floor. The bottom edge of the TV will be 44.3" from the floor.

Recommendations

Good tilt angle for comfortable viewing

TV Mounting Height Formula

Primary Formula

TVH = WH + HWD × tan(Φ)

TVH: TV Height (center of screen)

WH: Watching Height (eye level when seated)

HWD: Horizontal Watching Distance

Φ: Tilt Angle (upward viewing angle)

Screen Dimensions (16:9 Aspect Ratio)

Width: Diagonal × 16 ÷ √(16² + 9²)

Height: Diagonal × 9 ÷ √(16² + 9²)

Bottom Edge: TV Center Height - (Screen Height ÷ 2)

Viewing Guidelines

Tilt Angle

0°: Perfect eye level

10-15°: Comfortable upward viewing

20°+: May cause neck strain

Viewing Distance

Too Close: Eye strain, pixelation

Optimal: Based on screen size

Too Far: Reduced immersion

Mounting Height

Living Room: 42-48 inches

Bedroom: 45-55 inches

Above Fireplace: Often too high

Popular TV Sizes

32" - 43"

Small rooms, bedrooms

50" - 55"

Medium living rooms

65" - 75"

Large living rooms

85"+"

Home theaters

Understanding TV Mounting Height

Why Height Matters

  • Comfort: Proper height reduces neck strain and fatigue
  • Viewing Quality: Optimal angle improves picture quality
  • Ergonomics: Natural viewing position for extended use
  • Room Aesthetics: Balanced visual proportions

Installation Tips

  • Use a stud finder to locate wall studs
  • Mark the center point at your calculated height
  • Use appropriate wall anchors for your wall type
  • Consider cable management and power outlet locations

Common Mistakes

  • Too High: Mounting above fireplaces or at ceiling level
  • Not Considering Seating: Forgetting about different viewing positions
  • Ignoring Tilt: Not accounting for natural viewing angles
  • Wrong Distance: Not optimizing for screen size

Room-Specific Considerations

  • Living Room: Consider multiple seating arrangements
  • Bedroom: Account for bed height and viewing angle
  • Kitchen: Higher mounting for standing viewing
  • Home Theater: Precise calculations for immersive experience