Determining the Width of a 58-Inch TV Screen
If you’re considering buying a 58-inch TV, one of the most important dimensions to understand is the width. The width determines how much horizontal space you’ll need to accommodate the TV, impacts viewing distance and screen immersion, and plays a role in selecting TV stands or wall mounts. This article will dive into the exact width specification for a 58-inch TV screen, typical sizing ranges, and what width considerations are important for your setup.
Typical Size Class and Dimensions
A 58-inch TV falls into the large TV category, but is on the smaller side of today’s plus-sized models. The most common dimensions for a 58-inch TV screen are:
- Width: 50.7 – 52.1 inches (range depends on model)
- Height: 28.5 – 29.6 inches
- Depth: 3 – 4 inches for a flat panel
These can vary slightly depending on whether you have a flat vs. curved style television. Curved 58-inch screens tend to be a bit wider in the middle. TV stand bases also add up to an additional inch on either side in width.
Exact 58-Inch TV Screen Width
The actual viewable screen size of a 58-inch television measures diagonally from corner to corner. To calculate the exact width:
- Viewable screen size (diagonal) = 58 inches
- Standard aspect ratio for most TVs (length x width) = 16×9
- Solving for width based on the aspect ratio:
- Screen Diagonal^2 = (Screen Width^2 + Screen Height^2)
- 58 inches^2 = (Screen Width^2 + (9/16 x Screen Width)^2)
- 3364 = Screen Width^2 + (0.5625 x Screen Width)^2
- 3364 = Screen Width^2 + 0.315625 x Screen Width^2
- Screen Width^2 = 3,047.68
- Screen Width = 55.13 inches
So if shopping specifically for the viewable screen width, look for models listing widths in the 55-inch range. The external plastic edges add a bit more width.
Viewing Distance and Width Needs
How far away the viewing position sits from the 58-inch TV also determines ideal width:
| Viewing Distance | Minimum Width Needed |
| 5 feet | 45 inches |
| 6 feet | 55 inches |
| 7 feet | 65 inches |
| 8 feet | 75 inches |
Sitting further away allows fully seeing the screen without excessive eye movement causing fatigue. But sitting too far reduces immersion. Use the [chart above] to determine ideal width based on the room layout.
Accommodating Width in Your Setup
Measuring carefully to ensure your space fits a 58-inch width TV is critical before purchasing. Consider:
- Wall mounting generally positions TVs a bit wider apart than stands
- Leaving 3-4 inches clearance on either side for air ventilation
- Angled TV wall brackets can compensate if width exceeds the wall
Sturdy center-mounted stands usually offer best support. But side/corner TV stands work well for fitting width-constrained spaces.
Also Read Other TV Size and Dimensions:
What About the Box?
For delivery preparations, packaged 58-inch TV boxes measure:
- Width: 57 – 59 inches
- Height: 34 – 36 inches
- Depth: 7 – 9 inches
So have an easy pathway accessible to bring this large box inside and unpack!
With some planning and space considerations, determining width needs is fairly straightforward for an immersive 58-inch television setup. Use the measurement best practices above as a guide when installing your new TV.