Summary
In comparison to a 70 inch 16x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...40% smaller diagonally and 64% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
40% smaller diagonally and 64% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 70 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 70 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 61.01 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 34.32 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 2093.77 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 57.20 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 70.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 66.30 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 70 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 40.00% smaller diagonal 64.00% smaller area | 66.67% larger diagonal 177.78% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 40.00% smaller diagonal 64.00% smaller area | 66.67% larger diagonal 177.78% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 40.00% smaller diagonal 64.00% smaller area | 66.67% larger diagonal 177.78% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 40.00% smaller diagonal 64.00% smaller area | 66.67% larger diagonal 177.78% larger area | |
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