Summary
In comparison to a 50 inch 16x9 TV a 55 inch 16x9 is...10% larger diagonally and 21% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
10% larger diagonally and 21% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
55 inch 16x9 display vs 50 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 55 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 47.94 inches | 43.58 inches | |
| Height | 26.96 inches | 24.51 inches | |
| Area | 1292.58 inches² | 1068.25 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 44.94 inches | 40.86 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 55.00 inches | 50.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 52.10 inches | 47.36 inches | |
| In Comparison | 55 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 10.00% larger diagonal 21.00% larger area | 9.09% smaller diagonal 17.36% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 10.00% larger diagonal 21.00% larger area | 9.09% smaller diagonal 17.36% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 10.00% larger diagonal 21.00% larger area | 9.09% smaller diagonal 17.36% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 10.00% larger diagonal 21.00% larger area | 9.09% smaller diagonal 17.36% smaller area | |
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