Projector Throw Calculator

Calculate throw distance, screen size, and projector placement

Throw Distance

Throw Ratio

Calculated Screen Size

80"

diagonal

Width: 69.7"

Height: 39.2"

Throw Ratio Guide

0.3-0.5

Ultra Short Throw

Place inches from wall

0.5-1.0

Short Throw

Small rooms, close walls

1.0-2.0

Standard Throw

Most common projectors

2.0+

Long Throw

Large venues, auditoriums

Setup Visualization

Throw Distance

Throw Ratio = Distance / Screen Width. Lower ratios mean shorter distances for the same screen size.

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