Summary
In comparison to a 24 inch 9x16 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...211% larger diagonally and 868% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
133% larger diagonally and 444% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 24 inch 9x16 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 24 inch 9x16 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 24 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 24 inch 9x16 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 11.77 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 20.92 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 246.12 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 14.71 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 13.50 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 12.79 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 24 inch 9x16 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 75.00% larger diagonal 206.25% larger area | 42.86% smaller diagonal 67.35% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 133.33% larger diagonal 444.44% larger area | 57.14% smaller diagonal 81.63% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 211.11% larger diagonal 867.90% larger area | 67.86% smaller diagonal 89.67% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 211.11% larger diagonal 867.90% larger area | 67.86% smaller diagonal 89.67% smaller area | |
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