TV size chart
TV Mounting Height by Size
This guide shows example floor-to-bottom and floor-to-top heights for common TV sizes. The chart uses a 42 inch center height as a comparison baseline, not as a universal mounting rule. For the exact height in your room, use your seated eye height, viewing distance, posture, and clearance constraints.
Quick answer
Bigger TVs do not automatically need a higher center height. A larger screen mainly changes the edge positions: the bottom edge moves lower and the top edge moves higher when the center stays fixed.
- Center height is the comfort target.
- Bottom edge from the floor helps you check console, soundbar, and center-speaker clearance.
- Top edge from the floor helps you avoid placing a large TV too high on the wall.
- Bracket height still depends on the actual TV and mount.
How to use this size chart
Use the chart as a starting point, not as a final drilling template. The screen height assumes a standard 16:9 TV. For a 16:9 screen, screen height is roughly the diagonal size multiplied by 0.49. Older 4:3 screens, ultrawide displays, and real TV models with bezels or unusual designs can vary slightly.
bottom edge = center height - half of screen height top edge = center height + half of screen height If your seated eye height is not 42 inches, shift the bottom and top edge values by the same amount. For example, if your ideal center is 44 inches instead of 42 inches, add 2 inches to the bottom and top edge values.
Large-TV caveat
For 75 inch and larger TVs, a 42 inch center can push the bottom edge below typical furniture height. Treat the large-TV rows as geometry, not a final recommendation. In real rooms, the center often moves higher to clear a console, soundbar, center speaker, or media cabinet.
TV mounting height chart by size
These example heights use a 42 inch center baseline. Bottom and top edge measurements are rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch for practical wall marking.
| TV size | Screen height (16:9) | Center height baseline | Approx. bottom edge from floor | Approx. top edge from floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 inch | 15.7 in | 42 in | 34 1/8 in | 49 7/8 in |
| 40 inch | 19.6 in | 42 in | 32 1/4 in | 51 3/4 in |
| 43 inch | 21.1 in | 42 in | 31 1/2 in | 52 1/2 in |
| 48 inch | 23.5 in | 42 in | 30 1/4 in | 53 3/4 in |
| 50 inch | 24.5 in | 42 in | 29 3/4 in | 54 1/4 in |
| 55 inch | 27.0 in | 42 in | 28 1/2 in | 55 1/2 in |
| 60 inch | 29.4 in | 42 in | 27 1/4 in | 56 3/4 in |
| 65 inch | 31.9 in | 42 in | 26 1/8 in | 57 7/8 in |
| 70 inch | 34.3 in | 42 in | 24 7/8 in | 59 1/8 in |
| 75 inch | 36.8 in | 42 in | 23 5/8 in | 60 3/8 in |
| 77 inch | 37.8 in | 42 in | 23 1/8 in | 60 7/8 in |
| 80 inch | 39.2 in | 42 in | 22 3/8 in | 61 5/8 in |
| 83 inch | 40.7 in | 42 in | 21 5/8 in | 62 3/8 in |
| 85 inch | 41.7 in | 42 in | 21 1/8 in | 62 7/8 in |
| 98 inch | 48.0 in | 42 in | 18 in | 66 in |
| 100 inch | 49.0 in | 42 in | 17 1/2 in | 66 1/2 in |
Check console, soundbar, and center-speaker clearance
Size matters most when the bottom edge starts competing with furniture. Many TV consoles are roughly 24 to 30 inches tall, and a soundbar or center speaker can add about 2.5 to 4 inches more. Compare that stack height with the bottom-edge column before choosing a final center height.
For example, if a 75 inch TV has a bottom edge around 23 5/8 inches at a 42 inch center, it may not clear a 28 inch console plus speaker. In that case, raise the center height and check the viewing angle with the calculator.
Mounting height notes by popular TV size
55 inch TV mounting height
A 55 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 27.0 inches, with the bottom edge around 28 1/2 inches and the top edge around 55 1/2 inches from the floor.
This size often clears low consoles easily, but still check soundbar height before drilling.
65 inch TV mounting height
A 65 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 31.9 inches, with the bottom edge around 26 1/8 inches and the top edge around 57 7/8 inches from the floor.
This is a common living-room size where center height and console clearance both matter.
75 inch TV mounting height
A 75 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 36.8 inches, with the bottom edge around 23 5/8 inches and the top edge around 60 3/8 inches from the floor.
For a 75 inch TV, the bottom edge can sit close to typical furniture height, so check the console and center speaker before finalizing the mount.
77 inch TV mounting height
A 77 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 37.8 inches, with the bottom edge around 23 1/8 inches and the top edge around 60 7/8 inches from the floor.
Many OLED buyers consider 77 inches, so mock up the screen on the wall before drilling.
85 inch TV mounting height
An 85 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 41.7 inches, with the bottom edge around 21 1/8 inches and the top edge around 62 7/8 inches from the floor.
The bottom edge may be lower than a typical console or center speaker stack, so the realistic center height may need to move upward.
98 inch TV mounting height
A 98 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 48.0 inches, with the bottom edge around 18 inches and the top edge around 66 inches from the floor.
For 98 inch TVs, a 42 inch center is mostly geometry. Real rooms often require a higher center because of furniture, speakers, or viewer distance.
100 inch TV mounting height
A 100 inch TV at a 42 inch center has a screen height of about 49.0 inches, with the bottom edge around 17 1/2 inches and the top edge around 66 1/2 inches from the floor.
For 100 inch TVs, check viewing distance, console height, center speaker height, and wall space before treating any chart value as final.
Why size does not automatically change center height
The center of the screen is what your eyes naturally aim toward. That means a 55 inch TV and an 85 inch TV can share the same comfortable center height, even though their bottom and top edges are very different.
Some viewers prefer the screen slightly lower or use the lower third as a reference, especially with very large TVs or reclined seating. That is a room-comfort question, so use the main TV mounting height guide and calculator when posture or bedroom viewing changes the target.
Do not use the chart as the drilling height
The chart shows screen positions, not bracket hole positions. Actual drilling height depends on the TV's VESA hole pattern, the wall plate, the mount arms, tilt mechanism, and the stud locations in your wall. For the fuller measuring process, see the how high to mount a TV guide.
Need the exact height for your room?
The size chart is useful for comparison. The calculator uses your room, eye height, viewing distance, posture, furniture clearance, and TV size to estimate a better final height.
Use the TV mounting height calculatorTV mounting height by size FAQ
Does a bigger TV need to be mounted higher?
Not automatically. A bigger TV has a taller screen, so the bottom edge moves lower and the top edge moves higher when the center height stays the same. The center height should still be based mainly on seated eye height, posture, distance, and room constraints.
What is a good mounting height for a 65 inch TV?
Using a 42 inch center-height baseline, a 65 inch 16:9 TV has an approximate bottom edge of 26 1/8 inches and top edge of 57 7/8 inches. Use the calculator for your actual eye height and room setup.
What is a good mounting height for a 75 inch TV?
Using a 42 inch center-height baseline, a 75 inch 16:9 TV has an approximate bottom edge of 23 5/8 inches and top edge of 60 3/8 inches. Furniture clearance and viewing distance can change the final height.
What is a good mounting height for an 85 inch TV?
Using a 42 inch center-height baseline, an 85 inch 16:9 TV has an approximate bottom edge of 21 1/8 inches and top edge of 62 7/8 inches. In real rooms, the center may need to move higher to clear furniture or speakers.
Should I use this chart as my drilling height?
No. The chart shows screen edge positions for a simple center-height example. Actual drilling height depends on the TV, VESA hole position, wall mount, wall plate, bracket offset, and stud locations.
Why does the chart use 42 inches to the center?
Forty-two inches is a common seated-viewing baseline, not a universal rule. It helps compare sizes, but the best height should come from your eye height, furniture clearance, viewing distance, and room layout.