Summary
In comparison to a 38 inch 24x10 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...41% larger diagonally and 98% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
41% larger diagonally and 98% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 38 inch 24x10 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 24x10 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 38 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 24x10 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 35.08 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 14.62 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 512.66 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 24.36 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 29.81 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 37.33 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 24x10 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 10.53% larger diagonal 47.03% larger area | 9.52% smaller diagonal 31.99% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 40.89% larger diagonal 98.49% larger area | 29.02% smaller diagonal 49.62% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 40.89% larger diagonal 98.49% larger area | 29.02% smaller diagonal 49.62% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 6.58% larger diagonal 13.59% larger area | 6.17% smaller diagonal 11.97% smaller area | |
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