How this projector throw distance calculator works
Throw distance = image width × throw ratio. A zoom lens with a ratio range produces a corresponding minimum and maximum placement distance.
How to use it
- Projected image width. Enter the value in in.
- Minimum throw ratio. Enter the value that applies to your situation.
- Maximum throw ratio. Enter the value that applies to your situation.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Lens shift, mounting clearances and manufacturer-specific measurement points can affect real installation position. Use image width, not screen diagonal, with projector throw ratios.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.