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Screen size calculator

Screen size calculator: Measure the visible screen, not the casing.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

square root(Visible width [cm]² + Visible height [cm]²) ÷ 2.54

Understand the inputs

Visible width
Unit: cm. Minimum 0.01. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Visible height
Unit: cm. Minimum 0.01. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Measure the visible screen, not the casing. The diagonal uses Pythagoras; PPI means pixels per inch and is not by itself perceived image quality.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Visible width
59.8 cm
Visible height
33.6 cm
Example result27 inch diagonal

Aspect ratio: 1.78:1.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Screen size calculator work?+

square root(Visible width [cm]² + Visible height [cm]²) ÷ 2.54. Measure the visible screen, not the casing. The diagonal uses Pythagoras; PPI means pixels per inch and is not by itself perceived image quality.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Measure the visible screen, not the casing. The diagonal uses Pythagoras; PPI means pixels per inch and is not by itself perceived image quality. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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