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TV Mounting Height Calculator
The right TV mounting height starts at eye level — line up the center of the screen with where your eyes sit, and the bracket position falls out of the math. This calculator turns your TV size and seat into the exact bottom-of-screen and center measurements to mark on the wall.
65"
42″
9 ft
0″
Bottom of screen (floor)
26.1″
Mount the bottom of the screen 26.1″ from the floor (center 42″).
Center
42″
Top
57.9″
Recommended tilt: 0°
✓ Right at eye level.
How this is calculated
The ideal screen center sits at your eye line; the bottom is then center − screenHeight ÷ 2 (screen height ≈ diagonal × 0.49). Any furniture
raises the TV so its bottom clears it. For your 65″ TV at 42″ eye level: center = 42″, bottom = 26.1″ from the floor.
Related: TV Mount Height Calculator · Wall Mount TV Height Calculator.
[ 01 / 03 ] · By size
TV mounting height by size
Flat mount, 42″ eye level.
| TV size | Screen height | Bottom of screen (floor) | Center (floor) | Top (floor) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43" | 21.1″ | 31.5″ | 42″ | 52.5″ |
| 55" | 27″ | 28.5″ | 42″ | 55.5″ |
| 65" | 31.9″ | 26.1″ | 42″ | 57.9″ |
| 75" | 36.8″ | 23.6″ | 42″ | 60.4″ |
| 85" | 41.7″ | 21.2″ | 42″ | 62.8″ |
[ 02 / 03 ] · How to
How to find your TV's mounting height (step by step)
- 1. Sit where you'll watch and measure floor-to-eye height.
- 2. Measure your viewing distance.
- 3. Enter both, with your TV size, above.
- 4. Mark the bottom-of-screen height on the wall.
- 5. Remember mounts attach to the TV's VESA holes — measure from the bracket to the screen's bottom edge and adjust.
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[ 03 / 03 ] · FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How high should a TV be mounted?
Center the screen at seated eye level — about 42 inches floor-to-center for a standard sofa.
How high to mount a 65-inch TV?
Center ~42″, which puts the bottom ~26″ from the floor.
How high to mount a 55-inch TV?
Center ~42″; bottom of screen ~28.5″ from the floor.
Should the TV be at eye level when seated?
Yes — the center (or at least the top third) should meet your seated eye line. Mounting too high is the most common mistake and strains your neck.
How high to mount a TV above a fireplace?
As low as the mantel safely allows, tilted down 10–15°. These spots are usually higher than ideal, so the tilt makes them watchable.