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)
Screen size
27" (69 cm)
Screen width
23.5" (60 cm)
Field of view
26°–40°
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. Sit close enough to notice smudges? Read how to clean your screen safely.