TV Mounting Height Calculator
Enter your screen size and eye level to see how high the TV should sit on the wall.
Viewing parameters
Screen size (in)
Viewing height (WH) / eye level
Viewing angle (°, up is positive)
Tilt angle (Φ)
Viewing distance
Optimal viewing distance (HWD)
How Is the Ideal TV Height Determined?
There is no single right answer for TV mounting, but there is a widely used reference: the screen's centre should be at seated eye level or no more than 5° below it. This keeps neck muscles relaxed and reduces fatigue during long viewing.
Recommended Mounting Height by Screen Size
The values below assume a seated eye level of 105 cm. If yours is different, use the calculator above.
| Screen (in) | Screen height | Centre height | Bottom edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40" | 50 cm | 105 cm | 80 cm |
| 43" | 54 cm | 105 cm | 78 cm |
| 50" | 62 cm | 105 cm | 74 cm |
| 55" | 68 cm | 105 cm | 71 cm |
| 65" | 81 cm | 105 cm | 65 cm |
| 75" | 93 cm | 105 cm | 58 cm |
| 85" | 106 cm | 105 cm | 52 cm |
Basic Rule: Screen Centre at Eye Level (Ergonomics)
The reference range used on this page: the screen centre should be no more than 15° above or 5° below eye level. Outside this range, neck, shoulder and upper-back muscles stay under constant tension.
Ideal zone
0–5° below
Neck fully relaxed
Acceptable
5–15° above
Fine for short sessions
Avoid
15°+ above
Risk of neck strain
What to Watch Out for When Wall-Mounting a TV
Mounting safety and room conditions matter as much as height. The wrong bracket, or a mount that doesn't suit the wall, can damage the TV and hurt people nearby.
Bedroom vs Living Room Mounting Differences
🛋️ Living Room
- Seated eye level about 100–110 cm
- Keep the TV centre close to this height
- Fixed or slight-tilt bracket is sufficient
- Consider full-motion if there is side seating
🛏️ Bedroom
- Eye level lying down about 60–75 cm
- High mounting strains the neck
- Tilt or full-motion bracket recommended
- Sitting up in bed? Living room rule applies
Installation Above a Fireplace or High Cabinet
A TV mounted above a fireplace usually sits 140–180 cm from the floor, which is 30–70 cm above standard eye level. That causes serious neck fatigue during long viewing. Fireplace heat can also damage the TV's electronics, so check the maximum operating temperature in the manufacturer's specifications.
If the fireplace is the only option, use an extending full-motion mount: the TV can tilt down and pull forward toward eye level. This is still not ideal, so move the TV elsewhere if you can.