Ergonomics
Viewing Distance Calculator
Find the optimal distance from your monitor or TV. Monitor mode adjusts for resolution and PPI; TV mode uses SMPTE and THX field-of-view guidelines.
Viewing distance calculator
Ideal distance
43.9" (112 cm)
Comfortable range: 32.3"–51" (82–130 cm)
At 108.8 PPI (resolution-adjusted)
Desk depth should allow this distance plus keyboard space (~8 in.). Plan your desk with the dual monitor desk calculator.
Monitor vs TV distance
Desk monitors are viewed closer (typically 20–32 inches). TVs use a wider field of view from the couch — roughly 1.2× to 1.6× the screen diagonal for 4K content.
Plan desk depth with the dual monitor desk calculator. Compare sharpness with the PPI calculator. Laptop on a stand? Match eye-level height with our laptop stand buying guide. Once you know your TV distance, pick a mount with our TV wall mount buying guide. Sit close enough to notice smudges? Read how to clean your screen safely and shop dust-free screen tools.