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Most TV and monitor manufacturers comply with a set of standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) known as the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI) or Mounting Interface Standard (MIS). VESA-compliant display mounts also follow these standards. This makes it easy to select a mount that accommodates your display and, even more importantly, will safely hold its size and weight.
VESA-compliant holes on a tilt-and-swivel desk mount
VESA-compliant holes on a fixed wall-mount
VESA-compliant holes on a tilting wall-mount
A VESA pattern refers to the configuration of the four mounting holes on the back of a flat panel TV or computer monitor. For example, in a 100 x 100 mm VESA pattern, the screw holes are arranged in a square 100 mm apart. Before you select a display mount, check the back of your display for the VESA mounting holes. If dimensions are not marked, check the specifications in your owner's manual or measure the distance between holes (center to center) to make sure you purchase a compatible mount. Many mounts accommodate a variety of VESA hole patterns, so you likely will be able to find a variety of models compatible with your display.
On the back of your TV or computer monitor, locate the four mounting holes. They will be in either a square or rectangular configuration.
Measure the distance between the holes. The table below shows inch equivalents for common VESA patterns.
In the example on the right, the distance between mounting holes is 400mm horizontal by 200mm vertical. The VESA size will be shown as 400×200.
| VESA (mm) | 75mm | 100mm | 200mm | 300mm | 400mm | 600mm |
| Aprox. Inches | 3" | 4" | 8" | 12" | 16" | 24" |
| VESA Pattern | Approx. Inch Equivalent |
| 75 x 75 mm | 3" x 3" |
| 100 x 100 mm | 4" x 4" |
| 100 x 200 mm | 4" x 8" |
| 200 x 200 mm | 8" x 8" |
| 200 x 300 mm | 8" x 12" |
| VESA Pattern | Approx. Inch Equivalent |
| 300 x 300 mm | 12" x 12" |
| 400 x 400 mm | 16" x 16" |
| 400 x 200 mm | 16" x 8" |
| 600 x 400 mm | 24" x 16" |
| 800 x 400 mm | 32" x 16" |
The following table shows the MIS standards and how these relate to the numbers in your TV's specifications.
| MIS standard | VESA pattern | Screen size* | Max. weight* |
| MIS-D | 75 x 75 mm; 100 x 100 mm | 12-22.9" | 30.8 lb. |
| MIS-E | 200 x 100 mm | 23-30.9" | 50 lb. |
| MIS-F | 200 x 200 mm and above | 31" or larger | 250 lb. |
*Specific models of mounts may have screen size and weight maximums that vary from the VESA standards.
Eaton VESA mounts and brackets come with screws and other hardware that fit the mounting holes on the back of your display.
Learn more with our Display Mount Buying Guide.
