TV Mounting Height Calculator
Find exactly how high to mount your TV, based on screen size, where you sit and whether it goes above a fireplace.
How the TV height calculator works
The most comfortable position is with the center of the screen close to your seated eye level. Seated eye height on a typical sofa is around 40–42 inches, lower for recliners and floor seating, and higher for beds, bar stools or standing areas. The calculator places the screen center at your eye height, then works out the bottom and top edges from your TV's actual screen height (16:9).
When the TV sits above a console or mantel, the bottom edge must clear it, so the calculator raises the TV if needed and then tells you how much downward tilt brings the screen back toward your eyes. A tilt angle above about 15° usually means a pull-down mantel mount is the better choice.
If you enter where the VESA holes sit on the back of your TV, you also get the height to mark for the center of the wall bracket, which is the measurement you actually need when drilling.
Read next: How High to Mount a TV: Height Chart by TV Size.
FAQ
How high should a 65 inch TV be mounted?
For sofa viewing with eye level around 42", a 65" TV is typically mounted with its screen center at about 42" from the floor, putting the bottom edge near 26" and the top near 58".
Is it OK to mount a TV above a fireplace?
It can work if heat is controlled, but the screen usually ends up well above eye level. Use a tilting mount, or a pull-down mount if the calculator shows a tilt above about 15°.
Should the TV be centered at eye level?
Yes. Placing the screen center near seated eye level reduces neck strain. Slightly lower is better than higher.
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