24 inch TV dimensions

How big is a 24 inch TV really? Width, height and diagonal, the right viewing distance and the room size you need – and how it looks on your own wall.

Dimensions

20.9" × 11.8"

24" Diagonal

Viewing Distance

Daily

3 ft

Immersive (Cinema)

2.4 ft

Ideal Room Size

97 sq ft

(min. 65 sq ft)

24 inch TV dimensions – 20.9" × 11.8"

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Diagonal:24" (24")
Width:20.9"
Height:11.8"

With Frame: ~22" × 13"

(Without Frame (Screen): 20.9" × 11.8")

Viewing Distance

The optimal distance between you and the TV for a perfect viewing experience.

For 4K Resolution:

Daily (SMPTE):3 ft
Immersive (THX):2.4 ft
Recommended Range:2 ft - 3 ft

For Full HD Resolution:

Optimal viewing distance:4 ft
Recommended Range:3 ft - 5 ft

Room Requirements

These room sizes are ideal for a 24 inch TV.

Minimum Room Size

65 sq ft

Ideal Room Size

97 sq ft

Ceiling Height (min)

7.2 ft

Ideal For

A 24 inch TV fits perfectly in these rooms and use cases.

KitchenRV & CampingKids RoomSecond TV

Additional Information

Resolution

Minimum Resolution:

HD (1366x768)

Recommended Resolution:

Full HD (1920x1080)

Weight

Typically:

3 - 4 kg

Power Consumption

Typical:

20W

Maximum:

30W

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is a 24 inch TV?

A 24 inch TV has a screen diagonal of 24". It is about 20.9" wide and 11.8" tall (without frame).

What is the best viewing distance for a 24 inch TV?

For 4K (standard on all current TVs), 3 ft is ideal for everyday viewing and 2.4 ft for a more cinematic feel (sensible range: 2 ft to 3 ft). For Full HD, 4 ft is optimal (range: 3 ft to 5 ft).

What room size is a 24 inch TV suitable for?

A 24 inch TV suits rooms from 65 sq ft. Ideal are rooms of 97 sq ft or more.

What resolution should a 24 inch TV have?

At least HD (1366x768), recommended is Full HD (1920x1080). At this size, you will benefit significantly from the higher resolution.

How big is a 24 inch TV compared to other sizes?

  • Compared with a 27 inch TV it is 2.6" narrower and 1.5" shorter; the 27 inch TV has 27% more screen area.

Will it fit on your TV stand?

Including the bezel, a 24 inch TV is about 22" wide. If it stands on furniture, the stand should be at least 26" wide – a bit more if the feet sit at the outer edges.

Wall mount: VESA and weight

A 24 inch TV typically uses a VESA pattern of 100 × 100 – 200 × 200 mm and weighs 7–9 lbs. Make sure the wall mount covers both – the exact values are in your TV's manual.

How high to mount a 24 inch TV?

With a seated eye height of 42", the bottom edge of a 24 inch TV sits at about 36" from the floor and the top edge at about 48".

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