TV Wall Mount VESA Pattern & Weight Checker

How to use

Compare exact TV mounting-hole spacing and weight against a wall mount’s stated specifications, then review installation requirements.

Find your TV’s exact VESA pattern and weight in its manufacturer documentation. Use the weight without the stand when that is the installed configuration; account for soundbars, adapters or accessories as required by the mount rating. Find the mount’s explicitly supported patterns and rated capacity in its manual, rather than relying on a screen-size range.

Choose the TV pattern, select every supported mount pattern and enter the two weights in their stated units. Custom measurements are available when a preset is missing. Confirm the specifications and establish installation requirements before interpreting the result. This tool does not look up TV models, inspect walls or approve an installation.

VESA measurements and common sizes

A VESA pattern describes horizontal and vertical spacing between mounting-hole centers in millimeters. A 400 × 200 mm pattern has 400 mm between left and right centers and 200 mm between top and bottom centers. Measure the rear mounting holes with the TV safely supported according to its manual; do not confuse ventilation holes with mounting inserts.

Measure horizontally first, then vertically, center to center. Common examples include 75 × 75, 100 × 100, 200 × 100, 200 × 200, 300 × 300, 400 × 200, 400 × 400 and 600 × 400 mm. These examples are not a universal compatibility list. A mount listing 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 does not automatically support 300 × 300 or 400 × 200. Reversing a rectangular pair changes the comparison; never assume a bracket can be rotated.

Weight check methodology and worked example

The load comparison uses 1 kg = 2.2046226218 lb without rounding intermediate values. TV load must be less than or equal to the stated capacity. For example, a verified 20 kg TV load with a 400 × 200 mm pattern passes these two basic checks against a 30 kg mount explicitly listing 400 × 200. A 20 kg load at a 20 kg rating also passes the arithmetic comparison, but additional accessories or measurement uncertainty could exceed that rating.

A missing pair or excessive load produces Not Compatible. Incomplete or unverified specifications and unresolved installation requirements produce Needs Verification when no known failure exists. Compatible — Basic Checks Pass is limited to exact VESA and rated-load checks after your confirmations; it is not a safety guarantee. A known failed check remains visible even if another specification is missing.

For error detection, spacing is limited to above 0 through 2,000 mm per direction and each weight to above 0 through 1,000 kg equivalent. These are input guardrails, not manufacturer standards. If your equipment is outside these bounds, compare directly with its manufacturer. Weight unit selectors interpret the number entered; re-enter the corresponding value when switching units.

Comparing wall mounts

Screen diagonal cannot establish mounting-hole spacing, TV weight, screw compatibility or wall anchoring. Two TVs of the same screen size can need different brackets. Compare the exact model and configuration against the mount manual, including adapters, access to connectors and manufacturer restrictions.

A fixed mount holds the TV close to the wall with little adjustment. A tilting mount allows vertical angle adjustment; check travel and cable clearance. A full-motion mount extends and swivels, changing leverage on the wall fixings. Follow its extension-specific loading and installation instructions; this checker does not calculate torque or anchor forces.

No verified product catalog is included. A separate owner-approved Amazon USA general-search shopping card is available after valid inputs; it does not recommend compatible products. Copy the requirements and ask the manufacturer or retailer to confirm each item against the exact mount model. Budget, Overall and Full-Motion recommendation slots are reserved for future manufacturer-verified specifications and installation constraints, with separate approval required for any future product affiliate links.

Installation safety and limitations

Correct screw thread alone is insufficient. Length depends on the TV’s permitted engagement depth, bracket thickness and specified spacers. A screw that bottoms out may damage internal components without clamping the bracket correctly; inadequate engagement can also fail. Use the exact hardware and depth instructions rather than guessing from a general VESA size.

The mount’s TV load rating does not establish wall strength. Wood studs, solid concrete and masonry each require suitable, manufacturer-approved fastening and sound structural conditions. Ordinary drywall anchors alone are unsuitable unless a specific approved system and installation explicitly allow them. Selecting a wall type here is not proof of installed anchors. When structural conditions are uncertain, use a professional installer.

Read both manuals in full, including restrictions on TV orientation, wall construction, spacers and full extension. User confirmations record your checks only; no independent inspection takes place.

If you are considering a projector instead of a wall-mounted TV, plan projector screen size and throw distance with your room measurements and the manufacturer’s throw specifications. Screen geometry does not establish projector-mount compatibility or replace structural and installation checks.

FAQ

Sources

Reviewed October 15, 2026. Sony provides model-specific hole-spacing and weight documentation; the SANUS manual illustrates manufacturer-specific installation requirements. Neither source approves results from this calculator. Always use the manuals for your own equipment.

• Sony: wall-mount patterns and TV weight without stand (opens in a new tab)
• SANUS: full-motion installation and safety instructions (opens in a new tab)