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Why Buy a 120 Inch Projector Screen?

A 120” projector screen has many advantages. The large size makes it great for group viewing experiences like movie nights, gaming live streams, business presentations, small worship gatherings and more. Pair it with a high-quality projector for a truly stunning visual display.

If you want to create an immersive viewing experience in your home or business, a 120 inch cinema screen is a great option. Spanning an impressive 10 feet in diagonal length, this size will add a dramatic effect to your film or presentation.

At ProjectorScreen.com, we have a huge inventory of projector screens with the viewing diagonal of 110-120 inches. Including 120 inch motorized screens, foldable screens, outdoor screens and more! Shop online or give us a call and speak to one of our projection experts.

Is A 120" Projector Screen Too Big?

We have a saying here at ProjectorScreen.com, "No one has ever said they wish they got a smaller screen."

Sure, a 120 inch theater screen is a large size screen when you compare it to a flatscreen TV. In fact a 10 foot cinema screen has a viewing area that's 4 times larger than a 60 inch television. 120 inches is the most popular screen size for home movie theaters. If your space is more limited then you may want to get a 100 inch projector screen.. But as long as your space and budget allows for it, a 120 inch movie screen is not too big.

120 inches is a big enough screen size for smaller meeting rooms, classrooms and bars. If you plan to use a projector and screen combo for a church or lecture hall, a 120" screen may be too small. For these larger venues, you'll likely want a screen that's at least 140 inches or larger.

How Big Is A 120 Inch Projector Screen?

A 120 inch projector screen has a diagonal view of 10 feet. Typically if someone says they want to buy a ten foot projector screen they mean they want a 120 inches. The dimensions of a 120" screen depends on the aspect ratio. Use this list below to tell you how wide and how tall a 120-inch screen is to help you determine the dimensions.

    16:9 - Width 104.59" x Height 58.83"
    16:10 - Width 101.76" x Height 63.60"
    2.35:1 Cinemascope - Width 110.43" x Height 46.99"
    2.40:1 Cinemascope - Width 110.76" x Height 46.15"
    1.85:1 - Width 105.56" x Height 57.06"
    4:3 Video - Width 96.00" x Height 72.00"
    1:1 Square - Width 84.85" x Height 84.85"

If you need help understanding the 120 inch screen dimensions and what size is right for you, you can use our calculator or get in touch with one of our projection experts.

How Far Should I Sit From A 120" Projection Screen?

For a 120 inch projector screen, the distance you should sit from the screen depends on the aspect ratio. Different aspect ratios require different seating distances. This table will help you figure out the best viewing distance for a 120" projector screen.

 
16:9 HDTV
16:10 PC
2.35:1 Cinemascope
4:3 Video
1:1 Square
Minimum THX Recommended Viewing Distance 13.4 ft 13.1 ft 14.2 ft 12.3 ft 10.9 ft
Maximum THX Recommended Viewing Distance 18.9 ft 18.4 ft 19.9 ft 17.3 ft 15.3 ft
Maximum Viewing Distance 45.3 ft 44.1 ft 47.8 ft 41.5 ft 36.7 ft

How Much Does A 120 Inch Projector Screen Cost?

A 120 inch projection screen can cost between $160 all the way up to $25,000. This large price range depends on a number of different factors such as if the screen is manual, electric, inflatable or fixed frame, if it has properties such as being ambient light rejecting, tensioned or acoustically transparent. The price of a 120" cinema screen can also depend on the manufacturer, portability and if it can support 4K resolution or even all the way up to 16K resolution.

For a quality 4K home theater screen you can expect to pay around $1,200 for a 120" fixed frame screen to $2,500 for a motorized cinema screen that's about 9 feet wide. 120" ambient light rejecting screens can cost around $1,400 to $2,500 for a basic 4K ALR movie screen.