Summary
In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 32 inch 16x9 is...24% smaller diagonally and 42% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
24% smaller diagonally and 42% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
32 inch 16x9 display vs 42 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 32 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 27.89 inches | 36.61 inches | |
| Height | 15.69 inches | 20.59 inches | |
| Area | 437.55 inches² | 753.76 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 26.15 inches | 34.32 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 32.00 inches | 42.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 30.31 inches | 39.78 inches | |
| In Comparison | 32 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 23.81% smaller diagonal 41.95% smaller area | 31.25% larger diagonal 72.27% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 23.81% smaller diagonal 41.95% smaller area | 31.25% larger diagonal 72.27% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 23.81% smaller diagonal 41.95% smaller area | 31.25% larger diagonal 72.27% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 23.81% smaller diagonal 41.95% smaller area | 31.25% larger diagonal 72.27% larger area | |
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