TVs are advertised according to their diagonal screen measurement which differs from the actual width of the TV.

With that in mind, read on to find out how to measure a TV screen, step by step - all you'll need is a measuring tape. Before you purchase a new TV, make sure you know which TV size you should buy.

Get your measuring tape - here’s the correct way to figure out your television’s size with our step by step TV measuring guide.

How to Measure the Right TV Screen Size for Your Room Back when 1080p HDTVs were standard, the Society of Motion Picture and Technical Engineers (SMPTE) recommended having your TV occupy a 30 ...

Whilst it may not be a necessary feature for everybody, measuring the distance between two points on a screen is indispensable for web designers and developers and can generally prove quite useful.