Conversion · inches → centimeters

55 inches in cm

55 inches is exactly 139.7 cm. On a 55-inch TV or monitor that is the diagonal; the width and height depend on the aspect ratio.

55 in = 139.7 cm

Diagram, not to scale. For a true-size view, use the on-screen ruler.

The math

cm = in × 2.54

55 × 2.54 = 139.7 cm = 1,397 mm

Screen size for a 55-inch diagonal

Screen size for a 55-inch diagonal
Aspect ratioWidth × Height (cm)Width × Height (in)
16:9121.8 × 68.5 cm47.9 × 27 in
21:9128.7 × 54.3 cm50.7 × 21.4 in
16:10118.5 × 74 cm46.6 × 29.1 in
4:3111.8 × 83.8 cm44 × 33 in

Common TV and monitor sizes

Common TV and monitor sizes
DiagonalDiagonal (cm)16:9 · Width × Height
24 in61 cm53.1 × 29.9 cm
27 in68.6 cm59.8 × 33.6 cm
32 in81.3 cm70.8 × 39.8 cm
40 in101.6 cm88.6 × 49.8 cm
43 in109.2 cm95.2 × 53.5 cm
48 in121.9 cm106.3 × 59.8 cm
50 in127 cm110.7 × 62.3 cm
55 in139.7 cm121.8 × 68.5 cm
65 in165.1 cm143.9 × 80.9 cm
75 in190.5 cm166 × 93.4 cm
77 in195.6 cm170.5 × 95.9 cm
85 in215.9 cm188.2 × 105.8 cm

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Frequently asked questions

How many cm is 55 inches?

55 inches is exactly 139.7 cm. One inch is defined as 2.54 cm, so multiply 55 by 2.54.

How wide is a 55-inch TV?

About 121.8 cm (47.9 in) wide and 68.5 cm (27 in) tall for a 16:9 screen, not counting the frame.