How high to mount your TV, which bracket to use, and VESA sizing for every common TV size.
Last updated: April 2026
Mount the TV so the centre of the screen is at seated eye level — typically 100–110 cm from the floor for a standard sofa. This is the height your eyes naturally rest at when sitting back in a chair.
To find the bracket height: take your target screen-centre height (say, 105 cm), subtract half the screen height, and that's where the bottom of the screen should sit. The bracket holes are usually near the centre of the TV, so adjust accordingly.
| TV size | Screen height | Bottom of screen from floor | Screen centre from floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32″ | 39.8 cm | 85 cm | 105 cm |
| 43″ | 53.5 cm | 78 cm | 105 cm |
| 50″ | 62.3 cm | 74 cm | 105 cm |
| 55″ | 68.5 cm | 71 cm | 105 cm |
| 65″ | 80.9 cm | 65 cm | 105 cm |
| 75″ | 93.4 cm | 58 cm | 105 cm |
| 85″ | 105.8 cm | 52 cm | 105 cm |
These figures assume a 105 cm screen-centre target (standard for seated viewing on a sofa). Adjust up by 10–15 cm if your seating is higher, or if you are mounting above a fireplace and viewing from a distance.
| Type | Movement | Best for | Typical depth off wall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | None | Single viewing position, flush look | 2–4 cm |
| Tilting | Tilt down 5–15° | Mounting above eye level (e.g. above fireplace) | 3–6 cm |
| Full-motion | Swivel, tilt, extend | Corner walls, multiple seating positions | 8–40 cm extended |
VESA is the four-hole mounting pattern on the back of your TV, measured in mm (width × height). Check your TV's manual or spec sheet for the exact pattern — the values below are the most common for each size range, but manufacturers vary.
| TV size range | Common VESA patterns |
|---|---|
| 32″ – 40″ | 200×200, 200×100 |
| 43″ – 50″ | 200×200, 300×300, 400×200 |
| 55″ – 65″ | 400×400, 600×400 |
| 75″ – 85″ | 600×400, 800×400 |
| 98″+ | 800×400, 900×600 |
Always confirm the VESA pattern before buying a bracket. The pattern is printed on the back of the TV near the mounting holes, or listed in the spec sheet as "VESA mount pattern."
For TVs 43 inches and above, mount into wall studs or masonry — not drywall anchors alone. A 55 inch TV weighs 15–20 kg; a 75 inch can exceed 35 kg. Standard stud spacing is 400 mm or 600 mm (Europe/Australia) and 16 inches / 406 mm (North America). Use a stud finder before drilling.
For a solid masonry or concrete wall, use the appropriate anchor bolt for the wall material. Expansion bolts (M8 or M10) are standard for concrete. Confirm the bracket's weight rating exceeds your TV weight before purchasing.
Mount the TV so the centre of the screen is at seated eye level — typically 100–110 cm from the floor for standard sofa seating. For a 55 inch TV (68.5 cm tall), that puts the bottom of the screen at about 71 cm from the floor. Avoid the common mistake of mounting too high: tilting your neck up for hours causes strain. If mounting above a fireplace is unavoidable, use a tilting bracket to angle the screen down, and sit far enough back that the angle is not steep.
VESA pattern refers to the four mounting holes on the back of a TV, measured as the horizontal × vertical distance between them in millimetres. A 400×400 VESA pattern means the holes are 400 mm apart in both directions. Your wall bracket must match this pattern — a bracket rated for 400×400 will not fit a TV with a 600×400 pattern. Check the TV's manual or the label near the mounting holes on the back of the unit.
Fixed brackets are the right choice for most setups — they sit flush, are cheaper, and have no moving parts to loosen over time. Choose a tilting bracket only if you are mounting the TV above eye level and need to angle the screen down. Choose a full-motion (articulating) bracket if you are mounting in a corner or want to swing the TV to face different seating positions. Full-motion brackets add bulk and the pivot mechanism can loosen over years of use.
For any TV 43 inches or larger, yes — stud or masonry fixing is strongly recommended. Drywall anchors rated for 20 kg may hold initially but can fail under dynamic load (vibration from bass, accidental knocks). Studs are typically spaced 400–600 mm apart in Europe and 406 mm (16 inches) in North America. Use a stud finder, check with a small pilot hole, and use the bracket's supplied hardware or M8 bolts rated for the TV's weight.