Summary
In comparison to a 23 inch 16x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...83% larger diagonally and 233% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
83% larger diagonally and 233% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 23 inch 16x9 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 23 inch 16x9 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 23 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 23 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 20.05 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 11.28 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 226.04 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 18.79 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 23.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 21.79 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 23 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 82.61% larger diagonal 233.46% larger area | 45.24% smaller diagonal 70.01% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 82.61% larger diagonal 233.46% larger area | 45.24% smaller diagonal 70.01% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 82.61% larger diagonal 233.46% larger area | 45.24% smaller diagonal 70.01% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 82.61% larger diagonal 233.46% larger area | 45.24% smaller diagonal 70.01% smaller area | |
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