90 to 100 Inch Projector Screens

Is A 100" Projector Screen Big?

A 100 inch cinema screen is considered very large when you're comparing it to a flatscreen TV. A 6 foot wide projector screen has a viewing area that's over 2 times larger than a 70 inch television. Many home theaters use a 100 inch cinema screen and it's one of the most popular sizes for that big screen experience. Other enthusiasts prefer to buy a bigger screen like a 110 inch or 120 inch movie screen.

100 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 100" screen may be too small. For these larger venues, you'll likely want a screen that's at least 140 inches.

How Big Is A 100 Inch Projector Screen?

A 100 inch projector screen has a diagonal view of 8.3 feet. The dimensions of a 100" screen depends on the aspect ratio. Use this list below to tell you how wide and how tall a 100-inch screen is to help you determine the dimensions.

16:9 - Width 87.16" x Height 49.03"

16:10 - Width 84.80" x Height 53.00"

2.35:1 Cinemascope - Width 92.03" x Height 39.16"

2.40:1 Cinemascope - Width 92.30" x Height 38.46"

1.85:1 - Width 87.97" x Height 47.55"

4:3 Video - Width 80.00" x Height 60.00"

1:1 Square - Width 70.71" x Height 70.71"

How Far Should I Sit From A 100" Projection Screen?

For a 100 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 100" projector screen.

How Much Does A 100 Inch Projector Screen Cost?

A 100 inch projection screen can cost between $140 all the way up to $10,000. This huge price range depends on a number of different factors such as if the screen is motorized, manual or fixed frame, if it has properties such as being ambient light rejecting, tensioned or acoustically transparent. The price of a 100" 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 $1,000 for a 100" fixed frame screen to $3,500 for a motorized cinema screen that's 6 feet wide. 100" ambient light rejecting screens can cost around $1,200 to $2,000 for a basic 4K movie screen.