Summary
In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 84 inch 16x9 is...100% larger diagonally and 300% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
100% larger diagonally and 300% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
84 inch 16x9 display vs 42 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 84 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 73.21 inches | 36.61 inches | |
| Height | 41.18 inches | 20.59 inches | |
| Area | 3015.03 inches² | 753.76 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 68.64 inches | 34.32 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 84.00 inches | 42.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 79.57 inches | 39.78 inches | |
| In Comparison | 84 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 100.00% larger diagonal 300.00% larger area | 50.00% smaller diagonal 75.00% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 100.00% larger diagonal 300.00% larger area | 50.00% smaller diagonal 75.00% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 100.00% larger diagonal 300.00% larger area | 50.00% smaller diagonal 75.00% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 100.00% larger diagonal 300.00% larger area | 50.00% smaller diagonal 75.00% smaller area | |
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