How to Measure a CRT TV

Measure your CRT TV screen to make selling it easier.

Although flat screen plasma TVs have taken over many people's living rooms, there is still a market for working CRT TVs. Plenty of people are still searching for an affordable used television. If you want to sell your CRT TV, you need to provide potential buyers with the television's size. When someone asks, "How big is the TV?" they are typically referring to the screen size. If you don't remember or no longer have the user manual, measure the TV to have an answer.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure

Instructions

1. Place the beginning edge of the tape measure at the bottom left corner of the television screen. Use a finger to hold it in place.

2. Pull the tape taut diagonally across to the top right corner of your television screen.

3. Write down the number at the top right corner in inches.

Tips & Warnings

• If your CRT TV has a black frame around the screen, this is called the front bezel. The bezel is usually included in the screen size measurement making the actual viewable screen slightly smaller. You can use the tape measure diagonally from the corners of the bezel and include that size along with the screen size.

References

• Monitor Galaxy: Choosing the Right Monitor