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Best TV Size for 13 Feet

A 65" will look tiny here. To fill a 40-degree viewing angle and get that cinema feeling, aim for 77–83" OLEDs. Go big or you will regret it.

Recommended TV Size

104"

Ideal range: 78" - 130"

Expert pick: 75-85 inch

Best for: large living room

Typical setup for this distance

THX Certified Viewing Angle

Based on industry standards

4K Resolution Optimized

No visible pixels at this distance

In Feet

13 ft

In Meters

4 m

Room Size Guide

Distance	TV Size	Room Type
5 feet	40"	Bedroom or small office	View guide →
7 feet	56"	Small living room	View guide →
9 feet	72"	Living room or den	View guide →
11 feet	88"	Large living room	View guide →
14 feet	112"	Home theater or great room	View guide →

Use this table to find the right TV size for any room. Each row links to a full guide with TV recommendations.

How We Calculate TV Size

Measure your viewing distance

Measure the distance from your couch or seating area to where the TV will be mounted. Your distance is 13 feet.

Calculate the ideal size

For 13 feet, divide the distance in inches by 1.5. This gives you approximately 104 inches as the ideal diagonal screen size.

Consider the range

TVs between 78" and 130" will all work well at 13 feet. Go larger for immersive movies, smaller for casual viewing.

Choose your TV type

For a 104" TV, consider QLED/Mini-LED for bright rooms. Browse our recommendations below.

The Formula: Viewing Distance (in inches) ÷ 1.5 = Ideal TV Size

13 feet = 156 inches ÷ 1.5 = 104 inches

Recommended TV Types

Mini-LED TVs

Best of both worlds: bright with excellent contrast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size TV should I get for 13 feet away?

For a viewing distance of 13 feet, the recommended TV size is 104 inches. An acceptable range is 78" to 130" depending on your preferences and room layout.

Is 104 inches too big for 13 feet?

No, 104" is actually the ideal size for 13 feet according to THX and SMPTE viewing angle standards. Modern 4K TVs are designed to be viewed up close without seeing pixels.

What room is 13 feet typical for?

A 13 feet viewing distance is typical for a large living room. This is a common setup where the recommended 104" TV provides an immersive viewing experience.

All Viewing Distance Guides

4 ft

32"

5 ft

40"

6 ft

48"

7 ft

56"

8 ft

64"

9 ft

72"

10 ft

80"

11 ft

88"

12 ft

96"

14 ft

112"

16 ft

128"

18 ft

144"

20 ft

160"

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