Practical measurement guide

Screen Tools

Use screen measurement tools for diagonal size, centimeters, aspect ratio, width, height, and PPI.

Screen tools calculate diagonal size, width, height, aspect ratio, and PPI from user-entered measurements.
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Common sizes
15.6-inch 16:9 display
Approximate visible panel dimensions, excluding the bezel and casing.
Width13.6 in34.54 cm
Height7.65 in19.43 cm
Diagonal15.6 in39.624 cm
15.6 in × 2.54 = 39.624 cm diagonal

Screen measurement hub

Screen pages focus on calculations from user-entered diagonal size, aspect ratio, and resolution. They do not invent branded product dimensions.

Diagonal, width, height, and PPI

Diagonal size converts directly from inches to centimeters. Width and height require aspect ratio, while PPI requires resolution and diagonal size.

Frequently asked questions

Is screen size width or diagonal?

Advertised screen size is normally the diagonal measurement.

What do I need for PPI?

You need pixel width, pixel height, and diagonal inches.