Home Theater Screen Size And Viewing Distance

Determine Screen Size
Set viewing distance and characteristics to find a recommended screen size.
Viewing Distance
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Resolution
Recomendation Field Of View Visual Acuity Minimum Screen Size
Horizontal Vertical
IMAX Maximum 80°
SMPTE Maximum 61.8°
IMAX Minimum 60°
THX Maximum 50°
20th Century Fox Ideal 45°
SMPTE Reference 43.4°
THX Ideal 40°
THX Minimum 36°
SMPTE Minimum 30°

Determine Viewing Distance
Set screen size and characteristics to find a recommended viewing distance.
Screen Size
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Resolution
Recomendation Field Of View Visual Acuity Minimum Viewing Distance
Horizontal Vertical
IMAX Maximum 80°
SMPTE Maximum 61.8°
IMAX Minimum 60°
THX Maximum 50°
20th Century Fox Ideal 45°
SMPTE Reference 43.4°
THX Ideal 40°
THX Minimum 36°
SMPTE Minimum 30°

Determine Throw Ratio
Set screen size and projector distance to find the necessary throw ratio.
Projector Screen Size
Screen Distance From Projector
Screen Aspect Ratio
Throw Ratio Needed