How to Measure a Widescreen TV
You need to know the right way to measure a widescreen TV to determine whether it will fit in the planned spot in your home, as well as to know what type of viewing experience you can expect. When a television set is categorized as widescreen, it is typically referring to the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio will help you determine how to correctly measure a widescreen television.
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Instructions
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Find out the aspect ratio of the widescreen television. This will be the basis when making your measurements. In most cases, a widescreen television will have an aspect ratio of 16 by 9.
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Convert the aspect ratio into units. For a 16-by-9 widescreen television, it would mean that for every 16 units long, the set is 9 units in height.
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Measure the length of the widescreen television. You will then divide that number by the number of units of height. For example, if the length is 32 inches, then the height will be 18 inches.
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Take a diagonal measurement of the widescreen television set. The advertised measurement for a widescreen TV will be taken from one corner to the opposite diagonal corner. For example, a 32-inch widescreen television set will measure a total of 32 inches across, but the actual length and height may not add up to that exact figure due to the aspect ratio.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep in mind that the actual screen size of the widescreen television may differ from the viewing size. This is why it is important to check the listed aspect ratio listed on DVD packaging as well as the ability to make adjustments on the settings of the TV.
