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What height to mount a TV on the wall (in cm, by TV size)

Put the center of the screen at seated eye height, around 105 cm from the floor, and the bottom edge of a 55-inch TV lands at 71 cm. This guide gives the bottom and top edges for each size, so you can mark the wall before you drill.

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    The rule: center the screen on your eyes

    The most comfortable viewing position is with the middle of the screen at or just below your eye line when seated. On a sofa that is usually around 100 to 110 cm from the floor; the tables below assume 105 cm. Measure your own: sit as you normally do and measure from the floor to your eyes.

    A TV mounted too high, as over a fireplace, forces you to tilt your head back. If you have to mount high, choose a bracket that tilts down and sit farther away.

    Bottom edge, top edge and screen height by size

    Heights are from the floor, with the screen centered at 105 cm. The bracket sits behind the screen, so allow for it separately.

    TV size Screen height (cm) Bottom edge at center 105 cm Top edge (cm)
    43″ 53.5 78 132
    50″ 62.3 74 136
    55″ 68.5 71 139
    65″ 80.9 65 145
    75″ 93.4 58 152
    85″ 105.8 52 158

    Mounting over a console, cabinet or fireplace

    • With a cabinet 50 cm high, a 55″ TV sitting on a stand has its bottom edge near 55 cm and its top edge near 123 cm: well below the wall-mounted position, so decide before you buy furniture.
    • Keep at least 10 cm between a mounted TV and a console below it so cables and heat have room.
    • Above a fireplace, check the heat limit in the TV manual and prefer a tilting bracket.
    • A soundbar below the screen adds 5 to 8 cm; include it when you mark the bottom edge.

    How to mark the wall

    • Mark the floor-to-center height on the wall in pencil and draw a short horizontal line.
    • Check the width: a 55″ TV is 121.8 cm wide, so keep at least that much clear wall, plus a margin on each side.
    • Find the studs or choose anchors rated for the TV weight, which is in the manual together with the bracket pattern.
    • Hold the bracket template against the wall and use a level before drilling. A bracket that is 1 cm out of level shows on a wide screen.

    If you are changing the TV size later

    A larger screen grows in both directions around the center, so the top edge rises by half the extra height. Going from a 55 to a 65-inch TV moves the top edge up by 6 cm and the bottom edge down by the same amount, which is why centering on a fixed height is safer than fixing the bottom edge.

    Use the TV size chart for the dimensions of the next size, and how far to sit to check the new TV is not too big for the room.

    Frequently asked questions

    What height should a TV be mounted?

    The center of the screen should be at seated eye height, usually 100 to 110 cm from the floor.

    How high should a 55 inch TV be from the floor?

    With the center at 105 cm the bottom edge of a 55-inch TV is at 71 cm and the top edge at 139 cm.

    How high should a 65 inch TV be mounted?

    With the center at 105 cm the bottom edge is at 65 cm and the top edge at 145 cm.

    Should the TV be mounted at eye level?

    Center the screen at or slightly below your seated eye line. A TV mounted much higher makes you tilt your head back.

    How much space do I need behind a wall-mounted TV?

    Plan 5 to 7 cm of depth for a fixed bracket and more for a tilting or swivel one, plus room for plugs.

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