Summary
In comparison to a 40 inch 16x9 TV a 50 inch 16x9 is...25% larger diagonally and 56% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
25% larger diagonally and 56% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
50 inch 16x9 display vs 40 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 50 inch 16x9 | 40 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 43.58 inches | 34.86 inches | |
| Height | 24.51 inches | 19.61 inches | |
| Area | 1068.25 inches² | 683.68 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 40.86 inches | 32.68 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 50.00 inches | 40.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 47.36 inches | 37.89 inches | |
| In Comparison | 50 inch 16x9 | 40 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 25.00% larger diagonal 56.25% larger area | 20.00% smaller diagonal 36.00% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 25.00% larger diagonal 56.25% larger area | 20.00% smaller diagonal 36.00% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 25.00% larger diagonal 56.25% larger area | 20.00% smaller diagonal 36.00% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 25.00% larger diagonal 56.25% larger area | 20.00% smaller diagonal 36.00% smaller area | |
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