Summary
In comparison to a 65 inch 16x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...35% smaller diagonally and 58% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
35% smaller diagonally and 58% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 65 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 65 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 56.65 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 31.87 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 1805.34 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 53.11 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 65.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 61.57 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 65 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 35.38% smaller diagonal 58.25% smaller area | 54.76% larger diagonal 139.51% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 35.38% smaller diagonal 58.25% smaller area | 54.76% larger diagonal 139.51% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 35.38% smaller diagonal 58.25% smaller area | 54.76% larger diagonal 139.51% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 35.38% smaller diagonal 58.25% smaller area | 54.76% larger diagonal 139.51% larger area | |
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