Summary
In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 40 inch 16x9 is...5% smaller diagonally and 9% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
5% smaller diagonally and 9% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
40 inch 16x9 display vs 42 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 40 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 34.86 inches | 36.61 inches | |
| Height | 19.61 inches | 20.59 inches | |
| Area | 683.68 inches² | 753.76 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 32.68 inches | 34.32 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 40.00 inches | 42.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 37.89 inches | 39.78 inches | |
| In Comparison | 40 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 4.76% smaller diagonal 9.30% smaller area | 5.00% larger diagonal 10.25% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 4.76% smaller diagonal 9.30% smaller area | 5.00% larger diagonal 10.25% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 4.76% smaller diagonal 9.30% smaller area | 5.00% larger diagonal 10.25% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 4.76% smaller diagonal 9.30% smaller area | 5.00% larger diagonal 10.25% larger area | |
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