Tablet sizes in inches and centimeters

Buyers make a choice of a specific tablet model based on different characteristics of the device. In addition to the operating system, internal memory and other technical characteristics, the user often pays attention to the screen size. There are generally accepted standards for the size of monitors, which will be discussed below.

What are the tablet sizes in inches?

There are several options for tablet diagonal sizes in inches. As an example, a table is presented where the dimensions are presented in inches and centimeters. Basically, of course, it is measured in inches.

7 inches. A small tablet that fully performs its mobile functions. Slightly larger than a mobile phone in size. Good for touch screen gaming. You don’t have to move the brush, just grab the device from both sides. A good choice for children and those who travel frequently and prefer to take gadgets with them. As for typing, this will have to be sacrificed, because the keyboard will occupy most of the screen, but the buttons will still remain small. There are representatives with aspect ratios of 3 by 4 and 16 by 10.

8 inches. A slight increase in the previous version. The size resembles a standard book, so this type of device will be most convenient for reading or taking notes.Mobility remains, but watching movies is not the best use of such a screen. There will most likely be black stripes on the sides of the image. Like last time, there are two types of resolution with this diagonal - 3x4 and 16x10.

9 inches. A slightly enlarged previous version, found only with a length to width ratio of 16 to 10. It is rare, and will not make a big difference, you need to choose with an eye to other characteristics.

9.7 inches. This format is considered standard for iPads. The screen is too big for touchscreen gaming, but connecting a joystick solves the problem. Watching movies and typing text is now much easier. But do not forget that processing each pixel takes up the power of RAM, therefore, the wider and higher the screen, the more energy is spent on displaying the image. Some users complain about the heavy weight of the gadget. This choice is great for office work.

10.1 inch. The tablet is a little heavy for standard manipulations, but it is perfect for watching movies - the aspect ratio is ideal for video formats. For all other purposes it will not be very convenient.

12+ inches. Rarely encountered representatives of the tablet family, the size of the monitors is comparable to the dimensions of a laptop display. This device cannot be called mobile; its large size is compensated by the inconvenience and fragility of the design.

What are the sizes of tablets in centimeters?

Designations in centimeters are more understandable and familiar to residents of the Russian Federation, but there are no fundamental differences between inches:

• 17.8 cm. The smallest type of tablet, corresponds to 7 inches. Mobile, good for games, fits in your pocket. The ratio of length and width is 151x94 mm.
• 20.3 cm.The size is already larger, reminiscent of a book. It fits into a small bag and is well suited for use as a “reader”. Length and width respectively 163x122 mm.
• 23 cm. Average, “standard” option. If you use a tablet as a guide to the Internet without involving third-party functions, then 9 inches is the most suitable choice.
• 24.6 cm. This choice is already considered quite large, perfect for office work or constant text editing. Aspect ratio: 197x148 mm.
• 25.7 cm. Enlarged “office” screen. It’s much more convenient to watch movies on such a “giant”, but the weight can be inconvenient. Screen 217x136 mm.

The largest and smallest tablet

In addition to generally accepted sizes, there are outstanding representatives of “mobile computers” that were created not so much for functionality, but more to participate in size competitions.

The world's largest tablet - Ardic Technology London Edition. It will no longer be possible to take it with you on the road, put it in a bag, in a briefcase, bring it into the house, or lift it. Its diagonal is 383 inches, and working on such a huge thing is, to put it mildly, inconvenient. The giant comes with a giant keyboard for typing, but it doesn't solve the problem.

The smallest working tablet in the world is the automotive LEXAND SB5 HD. Diagonal – 5 inches. It is not so different from ordinary representatives of its species, but it is not so easy to fit technological filling into a small body. This device is more like a telephone in size.