To find the best height to mount a tv add 24 inches to the height of your stool.
Living room wall mounted tv height from floor.
Generally the tv is placed at a height of 42 above the couch.
Start with the basics the viewing distance the space between the tv and each seat in the room determines the optimal mounting height and it s safe to assume that if you re buying a large tv anywhere from 55 inches to 70 inches you have a large room in which to view it.
Your new mounting height will be anywhere from 48 to 53 inches on center.
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All it takes is a few quick measurements and a glance at this simple tv mounting height formula to get the job done.
As a rule a 42 television should be mounted about 56 inches from floor to tv center a 55 tv should be around 61 inches a 65 tv should be around 65 inches floor to center and a 70 television should be mounted about 67 inches to the center of the screen.
That puts the optimum center of television height for a typical seated viewer at 42 inches 18 inches 24 inches.
If you center a 70 tv at 42 the bottom of the tv will be 25 off the floor for optimal viewing.
If the mantel is less than four feet from the floor or your fireplace does not have a mantel mount the screen around 12 inches above the mantel or fireplace itself.
The average height of your eyes when seated is 42 assuming an 18 sofa and 24 from the seat to your eyes.
So that 60 inch television should be installed with the bottom of the screen at 26 inches above the floor.
Of course these numbers can vary quite a bit depending on the particular circumstances and on your personal preferences.