VESA mount sizes explained
VESA is just the spacing of the four bolt holes on the back of your television, in millimetres. Measuring yours takes thirty seconds and is more reliable than any spec sheet.
VESA is the standard spacing of the four threaded mounting holes on the back of a television, written as width by height in millimetres. Measure centre to centre between the holes, horizontally then vertically. If they are 400mm apart across and 300mm down, you have a 400x300 panel and you need a bracket that lists it.
How to measure yours in thirty seconds
- Look at the back of the television for four threaded holes in a rectangle.
- Measure centre to centre between the two top holes. That is the first number.
- Measure centre to centre between a top hole and the hole directly below it. That is the second number.
- Round to the nearest standard figure. VESA patterns are always round numbers, so 398mm means 400.
Measure the holes, not the edges of any recess around them, and measure in millimetres. Every bracket sold in Australia is specified in millimetres.
Common patterns by screen size
A guide to what you are likely to find, not a guarantee. Two televisions of the same size from the same brand in different years can differ.
| Screen size | Usual VESA pattern | Also seen | Typical screw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 inch | 100x100 | 200x100 | M4 |
| 43 inch | 200x200 | 100x100, 300x200 | M6 |
| 50 to 55 inch | 400x300 | 200x200, 400x200 | M6 or M8 |
| 65 inch | 400x400 | 400x300, 300x300 | M8 |
| 75 inch | 600x400 | 400x400 | M8 |
| 85 inch and above | 600x400 | 800x400 | M8 |
Indicative only. Measure your own set before buying a bracket; this table narrows the search rather than answering it.
Brand quirks worth knowing
- Samsung. Mostly conventional, but several premium and Frame models use a proprietary slim-fit bracket to sit flush against the wall. A standard bracket will fit the holes and ruin the look.
- LG. OLED panels often have the holes clustered low on a thicker section of the chassis, so the plate sits well below the screen centre. Factor that in when setting height.
- Sony. Generally conventional, though some models recess the holes deeply enough that the supplied screws are too short for a thick bracket plate.
- TCL and Hisense. Usually standard patterns, but screw thread depth varies more than the premium brands. Do not force a screw that stops turning.
Weight rating matters more than the pattern
Getting the pattern wrong means the bracket does not fit, which you find out immediately and harmlessly. Getting the weight rating wrong means it fits and then fails later, which is the expensive version.
Check the panel weight in the manual, not the boxed weight, and choose a bracket rated comfortably above it. On a full-motion arm, look at the rating at full extension rather than the headline figure, because the leverage at 500mm out is very different from flat against the wall.
Screw length: the quiet mistake
Use the screws supplied with the bracket. A screw that is too long can bottom out against the panel internals, and tightening it then presses on the back of the display. If the supplied screws will not reach through a thick plate, buy the same thread in the next length up rather than improvising with whatever is in the drawer.
Then check the wall, not just the TV
A correct bracket on an inadequate fixing is still a television on the floor. Once you know the pattern and the weight, the next question is what the wall is made of, which in older Hobart housing is rarely straightforward.
Hobart wall types and what each will hold, finding studs in an old house, or how high to mount it.
More guides
- TV mounting height guide - How high to mount a 55, 65 or 75 inch television, in millimetres, using the seated eye-line method rather than a single number.
- DIY vs professional TV mounting - Where the line actually sits, the five cases where DIY is fine, and why televisions come off walls.
- Pull-down TV mounts - How pull-down and mantel mounts work, what they cost, and the structure they need behind the wall.
Reviewed: August 2026
Useful answers before the appointment.
VESA patterns, screws and weight ratings, without the jargon.
VESA is the standard spacing of the four threaded mounting holes on the back of a television, written width by height in millimetres. A 400x300 panel has holes 400mm apart horizontally and 300mm vertically. Brackets are sold to match.
Measure centre to centre between the mounting holes on the back of the set, horizontally then vertically, in millimetres. That pair is your VESA pattern. It takes about thirty seconds and beats trusting a spec sheet you found online.
Most 65-inch televisions use 400x400mm, though 400x300mm and 300x300mm appear on lighter models. Screen size does not guarantee the pattern, so measure rather than assume, especially with the very slim OLED panels.
A handful of designs, mainly some Samsung and LG premium models, use a proprietary slot or a supplied plate instead. Those need the manufacturer bracket or an adapter plate. Check the back before buying a standard bracket.
Usually yes. Most brackets support a range and larger plates carry multiple hole sets. What matters more is the weight rating: a bracket that fits the pattern but is under-rated for the panel is the dangerous combination.
Commonly M4, M6 or M8 depending on the pattern, and the correct length matters as much as the thread. Too long and you can bottom out against the panel internals. Use the screws that came with the bracket, not longer ones.
Not sure which bracket you need?
Send us your television model and we will confirm the pattern, the right bracket and whether your wall suits it, before anyone buys anything.
What to send us
- Screen size and model
- Your suburb
- Roughly when the house was built
- A photo of the wall
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