The diagonal size of the monitor in inches defines the main dimension of this device. Many factors depend on it, including the screen resolution, which affects the clarity and quality of the image. In this regard, it is sometimes necessary to know this characteristic.
Instructions
Step 1
Read the instruction manual, passport or warranty card of your monitor. Typically, these documents include device specifications, including screen size in inches. Find the number with the upper two straight quotation marks on the right. It is she who is the diagonal of the monitor. If these documents have been lost for a long time, then this information can be determined in other ways.
Step 2
Use a ruler or other measuring device. Measure the distance between two opposite corners of the monitor. If you have an inch meter, this will be the screen size. If the size is in centimeters, then you need to divide this value by 2.54 to get inches. However, this method has some disadvantages. So the diagonal of the monitor indicated in the documentation may be slightly larger due to the fact that some manufacturers calculate it taking into account the part of the screen that is located under the body.
Step 3
Study the name of your monitor. Pay special attention to the numbers. In most cases, if there is a “9”, then the monitor is 19-inch, but if there is a “7”, then the device is 17-inch. If you combine this information with measurements, you can try to determine the diagonal of the monitor.
Step 4
Enter your monitor model name in the search engine. It is usually indicated in the upper left corner of the device case or on the back panel, where the serial number and other manufacturer information are also noted.
Step 5
Follow one of the suggested search query links to the site of any online store. Find your monitor on sale and select the "Specifications" section. Here you will find various information about the device, among which is the diagonal of the monitor.
