What is the monitor diagonal measured

One of the main criteria for TVs, which customers primarily focus on, is the diagonal of the screen. Consider how you can find out what diagonal of your equipment. Since the monitor is made in the form of a rectangle, its diagonal is measured from one corner to another opposite to it.

What is the parameter measured at - monitor diagonal

You are wondering - in what can you measure the diagonal of a monitor? This parameter is indicated exclusively in inches. This is a unit of length. Undoubtedly, it would be much easier to determine the size in centimeters, because it is more understandable and more familiar, but it is as it is. You yourself can translate the value into a unit of measure that is convenient for you. If you convert one inch to centimeters, you get a value of 2.54.

REFERENCE. The inch is indicated in this way - “.

The most common screen options are:

• If we are talking about a computer screen, these are 17 ”, 19”, 21 ”and 23”.
• The following sizes are common for TVs: 32 ”, 43”, 49 ”, 50”, also 55 ”and 65”.
• Manufacturers produce laptop monitors with the following parameters: 13.3 ”, 15.6, 17”, 19 ”.

NOTE. There is a marketing move that is unpleasant for the buyer, when one parameter of the value is indicated on the label, and a correction is made in small print next to the smaller side.

How to determine the diagonal of a monitor

Often the user does not know what diagonal of his equipment. There are ways that you can define this parameter. Consider them.

• We use improvised materials. The easiest method is to use a ruler and a calculator. Instead of a ruler, you can take a meter, tape measure or other measuring device that you have. To measure, place the ruler on opposite corners of the monitor. Divide the resulting number by 2.54. That is, if you get 81.28 cm, this is a 32 ”diagonal. It is the monitor that needs to be measured, the black border around the perimeter is not taken into account.

ATTENTION. Take care not to damage the monitor or scratch it when taking measurements.

• We will use special programs. You can determine the parameter you are interested in using the capabilities of diagnostic programs. This is AIDA64, SiSoft, Sandra. In the program, go to the “Display” tab or similar, depending on the program. The line “Monitor” should be displayed there. Opposite it, the diagonal parameter is indicated.

REFERENCE. The program shows the value from its own databases. Update required.

• You can use online programs. To do this, you just need to specify the model of your equipment.
• Documentation. Information of interest to you can be found on the packaging of your equipment, if it is preserved.
• Sticker on the case. Also on the equipment itself this information may be present, on the back side.

These are the simplest and surest ways to determine the diagonal of a monitor. There are others, but more complex and confusing. If you are only interested in the diagonal, there is no need to bother.