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How High Should a TV Be Mounted?

The correct mount height is based on seated eye level, not aesthetics. Here is the exact answer for your TV size and seating.

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The Answer

TV mount height by seating position

Mount the centre of your TV at your seated eye level. For standard upright sofa seating this is approximately 105 cm (41 inches) from the floor. This is the single most important number in TV installation.

Seating PositionEye LevelTV Centre Height
Sofa - upright105 cm105 cm (41")
Sofa - relaxed lean100 cm100 cm (39")
Sofa - reclined90 cm90 cm (35")
Recliner85 cm85 cm (33")
Floor seating70 cm70 cm (28")
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Most common mistake: Mounting too high. The rule "centre at eye level" sounds low because we are used to seeing TVs mounted high in bars and commercial spaces. Those installations are for standing crowds. For home viewing, eye level is correct.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

TVs mounted at eye level often look low compared to what people are used to seeing in public spaces where TVs are mounted high for standing viewers. For seated home viewing, the eye-level rule is always correct.
For standard upright sofa seating, mount the centre at 105 cm. A 55" TV is approximately 68 cm tall, so the bottom edge should be at about 71 cm from the floor and the top edge at about 139 cm.