What Size TV Stand Do I Need? Size Chart for 43 to 85 Inch TVs
Your TV stand should be at least as wide as the TV, ideally about 10 cm wider. A 55 inch TV is about 122 cm wide, a 65 inch about 144 cm and a 75 inch about 166 cm. Then check the depth for the TV feet and a height that puts the screen near eye level.
Key takeaways
- Rule of thumb: the stand should be at least as wide as the TV, ideally about 10 cm (4 in) wider.
- TV width is about 87% of the screen size for a standard 16:9 TV.
- Check the depth: the TV feet or base must sit fully on the top.
- Aim the centre of the screen near seated eye level, roughly 1 m from the floor.
- Viewing distance for a 4K TV: about 1.2 to 1.6 times the screen size.
What size TV stand do you need?
Choose a TV stand that is at least as wide as your TV, ideally about 10 cm (4 in) wider. TV sizes are measured on the diagonal, so the TV is narrower than its size suggests: a standard 16:9 TV is about 87% as wide as its screen size. A 65 inch TV, for example, is about 144 cm wide, so a stand of 155 cm or more suits it.
TV stand size chart
| TV size | TV width | Stand width, at least | Viewing distance (4K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 in | 95 cm (37 in) | 105 cm (41 in) | 1.3–1.7 m (4.3–5.7 ft) |
| 50 in | 111 cm (44 in) | 120 cm (47 in) | 1.5–2.0 m (5.0–6.7 ft) |
| 55 in | 122 cm (48 in) | 135 cm (53 in) | 1.7–2.2 m (5.5–7.3 ft) |
| 65 in | 144 cm (57 in) | 155 cm (61 in) | 2.0–2.6 m (6.5–8.7 ft) |
| 75 in | 166 cm (65 in) | 175 cm (69 in) | 2.3–3.0 m (7.5–10 ft) |
| 85 in | 188 cm (74 in) | 200 cm (79 in) | 2.6–3.5 m (8.5–11.3 ft) |
TV widths are for the screen; the frame adds a little, so check the exact width in your TV's specifications. The viewing distances use a common guide of 1.2 to 1.6 times the screen size for a 4K TV. Sitting a little further away, as many living rooms do, is perfectly fine.
How deep should the TV stand be?
Deep enough for the TV's feet or stand to sit fully on the top, with nothing hanging over the front or back. Many TVs have feet near the ends, so also check that the feet fall inside the width of the stand, not just the screen. Look up the "stand width" and "stand depth" in your TV's specifications and compare them with the stand. If you mount the TV on the wall, the depth only needs to suit your devices.
How high should the TV stand be?
Most TV stands are about 40 to 60 cm high. The goal is to put the centre of the screen near your eye level when you sit, which for most adults on a sofa is roughly 1 m from the floor. Because larger TVs are taller, they suit lower stands: a 65 inch screen is about 81 cm tall, so on a 50 cm stand its centre sits close to that height once you add the TV feet.
What if the TV is mounted on the wall?
With a wall-mounted TV, the stand no longer has to carry the TV, so you can choose any width that looks balanced. As a guide, keep the stand about as wide as the TV or wider, and mount the TV so the bottom of the screen sits roughly 10 to 25 cm above the stand. This keeps the screen near eye level and leaves room for a soundbar.
Which TVs fit our 180 cm TV stand?
Our Turkish Electric Fireplace TV Stand is 180 x 40 x 50 cm (70.9 x 15.7 x 19.7 in), in cream with gold-finish legs and a built-in electric fireplace, for $500 CAD before HST. Using the chart:
- 55 inch: fits, with a wide margin on each side.
- 65 inch: fits, with about 18 cm on each side.
- 75 inch: fits, with about 7 cm on each side.
- 85 inch: too wide at about 188 cm; mount it on the wall instead.
Check that your TV's feet fit within the 40 cm depth. Our electric fireplace TV stand guide covers power, safety and styling, and our guide to what an electric fireplace costs to run in Ontario works out the running cost.
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How do you plan the rest of the room?
Place the sofa at the viewing distance in the chart, facing the stand, and keep 75 to 90 cm walkways around the seating. Our sofa size guide shows how to measure the room and the clearances, and our Taupe Turkish Sofa Set has gold legs that match the stand. You can browse all our living room furniture online.
Check the size in our Hamilton showroom
Bring your TV's width and stand measurements to Home Centre Green, 110 Lancing Dr, Unit 2, Hamilton, ON L8W 3A1, with free parking outside. Our team will check the fit with you and show you the fireplace in action. The stand has limited stock, so call to check it is available.
We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. We are closed on Sundays. Call or WhatsApp us on (905) 253-0202, or send us a message.
Frequently asked questions
What size TV stand do I need for a 65 inch TV?
A 65 inch TV is about 144 cm (57 in) wide, so choose a stand at least 155 cm wide for a balanced look. Our 180 cm fireplace TV stand leaves about 18 cm on each side. Also check that the TV feet fit within the stand's depth.
Can a TV be wider than the TV stand?
It is best not to. A TV that overhangs looks top-heavy, and if its feet sit near the ends, the stand may not support it well. If you love a larger TV, mount it on the wall instead and choose a stand that looks balanced under it.
How far should I sit from a 75 inch TV?
For a 4K TV, a common guide is about 1.2 to 1.6 times the screen size. For a 75 inch TV that is roughly 2.3 to 3 m (7.5 to 10 ft). Sitting a little further is fine; much closer and you have to move your eyes to follow the action.
How high should a TV stand be?
Most TV stands are about 40 to 60 cm high. The aim is to put the centre of the screen near your eye level when seated, roughly 1 m from the floor on a standard sofa. Larger TVs suit lower stands, because the screen itself is taller.
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The team behind our Hamilton showroom. We help customers choose Turkish-made sofas, beds and carpets every day, and we write these guides to answer the questions we hear most in store.
