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How to Choose the Right Size TV Stand

How to Choose the Right Size TV Stand

Modern Blaze offers a variety of TV stands with built-in fireplaces. Our customers often ask us what size TV stand should they choose for their TV's. This TV stand size guide will help answer this question!

The very first thing to know is that TV's are actually measured diagonally. This means that a 55 inch TV is not actually 55" wide.

Here is a simple formula to calculate the width of your screen based on the diagonal size: 

Screen Diagonal X 0.872 = Screen Width

 

Another important thing to note is that the frame around the actual screen is also not included in the measurement. These factors make determining the appropriate furniture width for your TV a little more challenging. The guide below will give you a general idea of the minimum stand size you should use for your TV.

TV stand size Guide

Our TV stand size guide will provide you with the minimum stand size recommended for your TV so that your TV is not wider than the stand, which could pose as a safety hazard.

NOTE: This guide should be used for reference only, the size of the frame may vary by manufacturer and model. We recommend measuring your TV before making a purchase.

TV dimensions are obtained by measuring the screen diagonally from one end of the screen to the other (not including the trim/frame). Recommended TV Stand width assumes a 1-inch frame added to it.

30 inch TV - at least 28 inches wide Stand
32 inch TV - at least 30 inches wide Stand
34 inch TV - at least 32 inches wide Stand
36 inch TV - at least 33 inches wide Stand
38 inch TV - at least 35 inches wide Stand
40 inch TV - at least 37 inches wide Stand
43 inch TV - at least 39 inches wide Stand
44 inch TV - at least 40 inches wide Stand
46 inch TV - at least 42 inches wide Stand
48 inch TV - at least 44 inches wide Stand
50 inch TV - at least 46 inches wide Stand
55 inch TV - at least 49 inches wide Stand
60 inch TV - at least 54 inches wide Stand
65 inch TV - at least 57 inches wide Stand
70 inch TV - at least 63 inches wide Stand
75 inch TV - at least 68 inches wide Stand
80 inch TV - at least 72 inches wide Stand
85 inch TV - at least 75 inches wide Stand

Our Premium TV stands and media consoles have electric fireplaces built into them that imitate real fire and provide real heat.

Click here to learn more about electric fireplaces: Electric Fireplace Buying Guide or Click here to browse our Catalog or TV Stands with Fireplaces. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size TV stand do I need for my TV?

At minimum, as wide as the television standing on it. A stand narrower than the TV makes the screen look like it is overhanging a shelf, and it is the single most common proportion mistake. Measure the TV's full width including the bezel, not the advertised diagonal, because a 65-inch TV is about 57 inches wide.

Should the fireplace be wider than the TV?

For a linear fireplace, match the width of the TV or go wider. That is what makes the wall read as deliberate rather than accidental. A firebox can be a little narrower than the TV if there is a mantel above it doing the balancing.

How much clearance does a TV need above a fireplace?

Follow the manufacturer's stated clearance for the specific model, which is published in the manual and varies by unit. Electric fireplaces vent their warm air from the front or top, and that vent position, not the size of the firebox, is what decides how much space the television needs.

Do fireplace TV stands need any installation?

No. A TV stand with a built-in fireplace is a freestanding piece of furniture. It needs a standard outlet and nothing else, with no framing, no wall work and no electrician.

How deep should a TV stand be?

Deep enough that the television's base sits fully on it with nothing overhanging the back edge. Measure the TV stand's depth against your TV's stand footprint, and measure the floor space in front of the wall so the piece does not crowd the walkway.

Can I put a soundbar with a fireplace TV stand?

Usually yes, on the shelf above the firebox, but check the clearance the manual gives for that surface. The area directly above an electric firebox is where warm air exits, and that is the space a soundbar tends to occupy.

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Anastasia Vankova

Anastasia Vankova

Founder of Modern Blaze

Anastasia has been helping homeowners and trade professionals choose the right fireplace since 2014. With deep expertise in electric, water vapor, ethanol, gas fireplaces, and patio heating, she simplifies complex specs into clear, trustworthy guidance. She also creates educational content for the Modern Blaze YouTube channel.

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Our experts at Modern Blaze are ready to assist you in selecting the right model for your needs, checking specifications, and ensuring compliance.

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