Summary
In comparison to a 60 inch 16x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...30% smaller diagonally and 51% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
30% smaller diagonally and 51% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 60 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 60 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 52.29 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 29.42 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 1538.28 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 49.03 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 60.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 56.83 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 60 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 30.00% smaller diagonal 51.00% smaller area | 42.86% larger diagonal 104.08% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 30.00% smaller diagonal 51.00% smaller area | 42.86% larger diagonal 104.08% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 30.00% smaller diagonal 51.00% smaller area | 42.86% larger diagonal 104.08% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 30.00% smaller diagonal 51.00% smaller area | 42.86% larger diagonal 104.08% larger area | |
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