Monitor sizes

How big is every monitor size?

A monitor's size is its diagonal. Pick a size for its exact width and height, the best resolution, how far to sit from it, and how much desk it needs.

22″ monitor
19.2″ × 10.8″ at 16:9
Best at 1080p (Full HD)
23″ monitor
20.1″ × 11.3″ at 16:9
Best at 1080p (Full HD)
24″ monitor
20.9″ × 11.8″ at 16:9
Best at 1080p (Full HD)
25″ monitor
21.8″ × 12.3″ at 16:9
Best at 1440p (QHD)
27″ monitor
23.5″ × 13.2″ at 16:9
Best at 1440p (QHD) or 4K (UHD)
28″ monitor
24.4″ × 13.7″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)
29″ monitor
25.3″ × 14.2″ at 16:9
Best at 2560x1080 (Full HD Ultrawide)
30″ monitor
26.1″ × 14.7″ at 16:9
Best at 1440p (QHD) or 4K (UHD)
32″ monitor
27.9″ × 15.7″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)
34″ monitor
29.6″ × 16.7″ at 16:9
Best at 3440x1440 (QHD Ultrawide)
38″ monitor
33.1″ × 18.6″ at 16:9
Best at 3840x1600 (QHD+ Ultrawide)
42″ monitor
36.6″ × 20.6″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)
43″ monitor
37.5″ × 21.1″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)
48″ monitor
41.8″ × 23.5″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)
49″ monitor
42.7″ × 24.0″ at 16:9
Best at 5120x1440 (Dual QHD)
55″ monitor
47.9″ × 27.0″ at 16:9
Best at 4K (UHD)