LG LG 42LB5550: 42" Class (41.9" Diagonal) 1080p LED TV
Calculate the ideal viewing distance and room setup for your LG LG 42LB5550: 42" Class (41.9" Diagonal) 1080p LED TV 42" LED TV using real manufacturer dimensions.
Viewing Distance Calculator
Viewing Distance
Display
Balanced for all content types
Recommended TV Size
40"
Best for 5 ft viewing at 4K (mixed)
Minimum Size
32"
Acceptable minimum
Maximum Size
50"
Acceptable maximum
40" TV Dimensions
34.9"
Width
19.6"
Height
2.9ft
Width (ft)
Viewing Angle Analysis
Meets SMPTE 30° standard for professional broadcast viewing.
Room Preview
All Standard Sizes at 5 ft (4K)
| Size | Width | Height | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32" | 27.9" | 15.7" | 26.2° |
| 40"REC | 34.9" | 19.6" | 32.4° |
| 43" | 37.5" | 21.1" | 34.7° |
| 50" | 43.6" | 24.5" | 39.9° |
| 55" | 47.9" | 27" | 43.6° |
| 65" | 56.7" | 31.9" | 50.5° |
| 75" | 65.4" | 36.8" | 57.2° |
| 77" | 67.1" | 37.8" | 58.4° |
| 83" | 72.3" | 40.7" | 62.2° |
| 85" | 74.1" | 41.7" | 63.4° |
| 86" | 75" | 42.2" | 64° |
| 98" | 85.4" | 48.1" | 70.9° |
Specifications
Panel Type
LED
Recommended Viewing Distances
| Standard | Distance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum (THX Immersive) | 4.2 ft | Closest for a cinematic 40° viewing angle |
| Optimal | 5 ft | Sweet spot balancing immersion and comfort |
| Maximum (SMPTE Broadcast) | 5.7 ft | Farthest for comfortable 30° viewing angle |
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