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Screen Surface Selection Calculator

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Screen Dimensions

A
Diagonal:
{{diagonalMeasurement}}
B
Ceiling Height:
{{ceilingHeight}}
C
Bottom of Screen to Floor3:
{{screenToFloor}}
Aspect Ratio Viewing Area Screen Height Screen Width Screen Drop Needed1,2
(or distance from ceiling to
top of screen if fixed frame)
{{ratio.aspectRatio}}
{{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenWidth))}} {{roundIt(dropCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}}
{{ratioOptions[selectedRatio].aspectRatio}}
{{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth))}} {{roundIt(dropCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}}

Projector Details

Projection Type4 Lumen Output Lens Throw Ratio Min Lens Throw Ratio Max
{{projectionLaser ? "Laser" : "Lamp"}} {{lumenOutput}} {{throwMin}} {{throwMax}}
Derating4 Lumens Projector Distance Min Projector Distance Max
{{projectionLaser ? "No" : "Yes"}} {{projectionLaser ? lumenOutput : lumenOutput * 0.75 | truncItBlank}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth) * throwMin)}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth) * throwMax)}}

Screen Gain

Screen Type Gain Half Angle
{{surfaces[selectedSurface].name}} {{surfaces[selectedSurface].gain}} {{surfaces[selectedSurface].halfAngle}}

Image Brightness

Is my image bright enough?
Estimated {{unitConversion[unitConversion.state].units.light}}: {{getEstimatedFl()}}5

{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[0] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[0] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[1] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[1] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[2] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[2] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[3] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[3] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[4] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[4] }}
All Lights + Windows
All Lights
Most Lights
Dim Lights
Dark Room
Projector Lumens ÷ Square Meter Viewable Area × Screen Gain = LUX (projected luminance)
Projector Lumens ÷ Square Feet Viewable Area × Screen Gain = Foot-Lamberts (projected luminance)
Aspect Ratio Viewing Area Screen Height Screen Width Screen Drop Needed1,2
{{ratio.aspectRatio}}
{{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenWidth))}} {{roundIt(dropCalc(ratio[unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}}
{{ratioOptions[selectedRatio].aspectRatio}}
{{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth))}} {{roundIt(dropCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenHeight))}}
Derating4 Lumens Projector Distance Min Projector Distance Max
{{projectionLaser ? "No" : "Yes"}} {{projectionLaser ? lumenOutput : lumenOutput * 0.75 | truncItBlank}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth) * throwMin)}} {{roundIt(heightWidthCalc(ratioOptions[selectedRatio][unitConversion.state].screenWidth) * throwMax)}}

Is my image bright enough?
Estimated {{unitConversion[unitConversion.state].units.light}}: {{getEstimatedFl()}}5

{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[0] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[0] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[1] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[1] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[2] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[2] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[3] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[3] }}
{{ isALR ? unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.alr[4] : unitConversion[unitConversion.state].screenBrightness.norm[4] }}
All Lights + Windows
All Lights
Most Lights
Dim Lights
Dark Room
Projector Lumens ÷ Square Meter Viewable Area × Screen Gain = LUX (projected luminance)
Projector Lumens ÷ Square Feet Viewable Area × Screen Gain = Foot-Lamberts (projected luminance)

Parallax Surface not needed for Dark Room

1. Screen Dimensions

Please enter your room ceiling height and desired screen diagonal ({{ unitSwitch ? 'centimeters' : 'inches'}}). Recommended screen diagonal dimensions are illustrated below.


Choose an Aspect Ratio from the list to continue...

2. Projector Details
Projector lumens and lens details may be found
on the projector manufacturer's website or ProjectorCentral.com.

Lens Notes

  • IDEA | Ultra Short Throw (0.4:1 or less) lenses only
  • Parallax Pure 0.8 | Standard Throw (1.5:1 or greater) minimum throw distance
  • Parallax Pure 2.3 | Standard Throw (1.8:1 or greater) minimum throw distance
  • Parallax Pure UST 0.45 | Ultra Short Throw (0.4:1 or less) lenses only
  • Parallax Stratos 1.0 | Standard Throw (1.0:1 or greater) minimum throw distance

3. Screen Gain

See how your projection system works by clicking on any screen surface below.

Name Gain Half Angle
{{surface.name}}
{{surface.gain}} {{surface.halfAngle}}

{{surfaces[selectedSurface].name}}