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VESA is the hole pattern on the back of your TV. It is the first thing a mount has to match — before weight, before tilt, before price. Get it right and any decent mount fits; get it wrong and the brackets don't line up.
How to read it
"VESA 400×300" means 400 mm between the holes horizontally and 300 mm vertically. A mount that lists "up to 600×400" supports every pattern with a width up to 600 and height up to 400 — including 400×300. The mount's range is what matters.
Typical patterns by TV size (2024–2026 models)
| TV size | Most common VESA | Also seen | Usual screws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 in | 100×100 / 200×100 | 200×200 | M4 / M6 |
| 43 in | 200×200 | 300×200 | M6 |
| 50 in | 200×200 | 300×200, 300×300 | M6 |
| 55 in | 300×200 / 300×300 | 200×200, 400×200 | M6 |
| 65 in | 400×300 | 300×300, 400×400 | M6 / M8 |
| 75 in | 400×400 | 400×300, 600×400 | M8 |
| 85 in | 600×400 | 400×400, 400×300 | M8 |
| 98–100 in | 800×400 / 600×400 | — | M8 |
These are averages across the major brands; your model can differ. Our VESA mount finder looks up the exact pattern by model number, and the VESA index lists patterns by TV.
How to check your TV
- Look it up by model number (on the label on the back) in the manual, the maker's spec sheet or our TV mounts by model database.
- Measure center to center between the holes, horizontally and vertically, in millimeters.
- Check the screw size — try an M6 by hand; if it's loose, it is M8.
Screws and spacers
Mount kits include M4, M6 and M8 screws in several lengths plus spacers. Use the shortest screw that threads in five or six full turns. On curved backs or recessed inserts, spacers keep the bracket flat. A screw that bottoms out can crack the panel — stop at the first resistance.
Beyond VESA: weight and stud spacing
VESA is necessary but not enough. The mount's weight rating should be at least 25% above the TV's weight, and on a wood wall the plate must reach two studs. Best TV wall mounts lists picks that cover the common patterns.
Upgrading TVs? The new one often has a different pattern even at the same size — will your wall mount fit your new TV?
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Gear mentioned in this article
Mounting Dream Fixed TV Wall Mount Low Profile TV Bracket for 42-90 Inch TVFixed bracket: the panel sits flat, closest to the wall.Check price →
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