TV Mount Height
Enter the TV diagonal and room type. Get the recommended mounting height based on THX and SMPTE eye-level standards.
Bottom edge from floor
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cm
Screen centre height
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cm
Top edge from floor
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cm
Formula
Hbottom = Heye − (Htv ÷ 2)
Bottom edge = Eye level − (TV height ÷ 2)
Hotel: Heye = 100 cm
Suite: Heye = 110 cm
Conf.: Hcenter = 145 cm
Reference table (bottom edge from floor)
| Size | TV height | Hotel room | Suite | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32" | ~42 cm | 79 cm | 89 cm | 124 cm |
| 43" | ~54 cm | 73 cm | 83 cm | 118 cm |
| 50" | ~63 cm | 69 cm | 79 cm | 114 cm |
| 55" | ~69 cm | 66 cm | 76 cm | 111 cm |
| 65" | ~83 cm | 59 cm | 69 cm | 104 cm |
| 75" | ~96 cm | 52 cm | 62 cm | 97 cm |
| 85" | ~108 cm | 46 cm | 56 cm | 91 cm |
65" — most common in premium rooms. All values in cm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard TV mounting height for a hotel room?
For a hotel room with bed viewing, the TV bottom edge should sit approximately 56–60 cm from the floor for a 65" TV. This places the screen center at around 97–101 cm — close to seated eye level when a guest is upright in bed. For a 55" TV, the bottom edge is typically 60–65 cm.
Why is the mounting height different from a home TV installation?
In hotels, the primary viewing position is from a bed — eye level is around 100 cm when sitting upright with back against the headboard. In a typical home living room, guests watch from a sofa at 110–115 cm eye level. This is why hotel TVs are mounted lower than most people expect.
How high should a TV be mounted in a conference room?
Conference room TVs need to be higher because the audience is often standing or sitting at desk height. For a mixed-use room, place the screen center at 145–150 cm — this ensures visibility for standing viewers without straining seated ones. The bottom edge of a 65" TV in a conference room should be around 103–107 cm.
What eye level standard does iBeeQ use for hotel installations?
iBeeQ uses 100 cm eye level for standard hotel rooms (bed viewing), 110 cm for suites and apartment-style rooms with sofa seating, and 145 cm as the screen center target for conference and meeting rooms. These figures are based on ergonomic research and align with THX/SMPTE recommendations adapted for hospitality.
What if the TV is tilted down on the mount?
A slight tilt of 5–10° downward is acceptable and can help reduce glare from ceiling lights. However, tilting a TV more than 15° causes visible keystoning of the image on LCD panels. If you need significant tilt, reconsider the mounting height rather than relying on the tilt mechanism.