43-inch TV dimensions: width, height, depth and weight
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Short answer
A 43-inch TV’s screen is 37.5 in wide and 21.1 in tall (95 cm × 54 cm). The current 43-inch models we checked are 38–38.2 in wide and 22–22.2 in tall without the stand, 22.3–24.8 in tall on it, and weigh 17.4–21.9 lb. All stand on two feet; the Sony BRAVIA 3’s are 28.1 in apart, so the furniture top needs about 32 in. Every one uses VESA 200 × 200. Sit about 4 ft 3 in to 5 ft 10 in from the screen.
Key takeaways
- Plan for 39 in of width and 23 in of height on the wall; about 25 in of height on the stand.
- At 17.4–21.9 lb, a 43-inch TV is a one-person lift and a light-duty mount.
- Depth: Samsung’s Q8F and The Frame 1.0 in, Sony’s BRAVIA 3 2.7 in.
- Best for 4–6 ft away: bedrooms, kitchens, dorms and desks.
A 43-inch TV is the size for a bedroom wall, a kitchen counter, a dorm or a small den. It is light enough to move by yourself, and its stand is what decides where it fits. Here are the exact measurements of every current 43-inch model we track, from the manufacturers’ US spec sheets.
The screen: 37.5 × 21.1 inches
A 43-inch 16:9 screen measures 37.5 in by 21.1 in (95 cm × 54 cm), an area of 790 sq in. The models we list all measure 42.5 in diagonally.
Real 43-inch TV dimensions, model by model
| TV (model, year) | Type | W × H × D without stand (in) | Height with stand (in) | Depth with stand (in) | Stand width | Weight without / with stand (lb) | VESA (mm) | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K-43S30 · 2024 | LED | 38 × 22.2 × 2.7 | 24.8 | 10.5 | 28.1 in between feet | 21.9 / 22.3 | 200x200 | Amazon |
| Samsung Q8F QN43Q8F · 2025 | LED | 38 × 22 × 1 | 24.2 | 7.8 | – | 17.4 / 18.1 | 200x200 | Amazon |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) QN43LS03FAF · 2025 | LED | 38.2 × 22 × 1 | 22.3 | 7.7 | – | 19 / 19.6 | 200x200 | Amazon |
To check one against your wall, furniture and seat at once, use Will it fit?.
- Width: 38.0 to 38.2 in. Two-tenths of an inch between the narrowest and widest.
- Depth: the two Samsungs are 1.0 in deep; the Sony BRAVIA 3 is 2.7 in.
- Height on the stand: The Frame sits lowest at 22.3 in, the BRAVIA 3 highest at 24.8 in. Under a kitchen cabinet or a shelf, 2.5 in can decide it.
Stands and small furniture
Every 43-inch model here stands on two feet:
- Sony BRAVIA 3: 28.1 in between the outer edges of the feet (the same span as its 50-inch), so a top of about 32 in is the minimum. It needs 10.5 in of depth.
- Samsung Q8F and The Frame: Samsung publishes the size of each foot but not their spacing. Assume they sit near the ends of the 38-inch TV and plan for a top at least that wide; they need 7.7–7.8 in of depth, the shallowest here.
On a narrow nightstand or a kitchen counter, the shallow Samsung stands fit where the Sony’s won’t. If no top is wide enough for the feet, use a VESA tabletop stand or a wall mount.
Wall mounting a 43-inch TV
Leave 39 × 23 in for the TV. All the 43-inch models we list use VESA 200 × 200 mm and weigh 17.4–21.9 lb, so any small mount rated for 25 lb or more fits. A full-motion arm on one wood stud is common in kitchens and bedrooms, where you may want to angle the screen. For metal studs and plaster, see mounting on metal studs; for the height, TV mounting height.
Features at 43 inches
| TV line | Type | Panel (as marketed) | Refresh / max VRR | 4K 120 Hz+ inputs | HDR formats | Anti-reflection | Sizes we list | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Q8F 2025 | LED | QLED | 60 / 60 Hz | 0 of 3 | HDR10+ | – | 32″, 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) 2025 | LED | QLED with matte anti-reflection display | 60 / 60 Hz | 0 of 4 | HDR10+ | Matte Display | 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″ | Amazon |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 2024 | LED | LED, direct backlight | 60 / 60 Hz | 0 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″ | Amazon |
All three are 4K, 60 Hz sets at this size. Samsung’s Q8F and The Frame run at 120 Hz from 55 inches up, but not at 43; the Q8F also has three HDMI inputs here instead of four. If 4K at 120 Hz for a console matters, no 43-inch model in our catalogue has it yet.
Seating distance and resolution
A 43-inch screen fills 40° of your view at 4 ft 3 in and 30° at 5 ft 10 in. That suits a bed facing a dresser or a kitchen table near the counter. From farther away, consider 50 inches.
Is 4K worth it at 43 inches? With 20/20 vision, single 1080p pixels are visible only closer than 5 ft 7 in, inside the comfortable range, so 4K still sharpens the picture from a typical seat. From 6 ft or more, the gain is small. See 4K vs 8K for the research on the eye’s limit.
For a smaller kitchen or bathroom set, see 32-inch TV dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
How wide is a 43-inch TV?
The screen is 37.5 in (95 cm) wide; whole 43-inch TVs we list are 38–38.2 in across.
How tall is a 43-inch TV?
22–22.2 in without the stand and 22.3–24.8 in on its own feet, among the current models we list.
How much does a 43-inch TV weigh?
17.4–21.9 lb without the stand: Samsung Q8F 17.4 lb, The Frame 19.0 lb, Sony BRAVIA 3 21.9 lb.
What size is a 43-inch TV in cm?
The screen is 95 cm × 54 cm (109 cm diagonal). Whole TVs are about 97 cm wide and 56 cm tall.
How far should you sit from a 43-inch TV?
About 4 ft 3 in (immersive) to 5 ft 10 in (relaxed), eyes to screen. Farther than about 6 ft, a 50-inch suits better.
Is a 43-inch TV good as a computer monitor?
Only at a distance: at a desk (2–3 ft) a 43-inch screen fills about 55–75° of your view, far more than the 30–40° range, and the 43-inch models we list are 60 Hz. See our guide to using a TV as a PC monitor.