What does SVGA stand for?

SVGA stands for Super Video Graphics Array. It was introduced by VESA in 1989 as an improvement over IBM's original VGA (640x480) standard, offering 800x600 pixels.

How many pixels does SVGA have?

SVGA has exactly 480,000 pixels — 800 columns multiplied by 600 rows.

What is the aspect ratio of SVGA?

SVGA uses a 4:3 aspect ratio, the same as VGA and XGA. This is a squarer format compared to the 16:9 widescreen standard common today.

What PPI does SVGA have on a 15-inch monitor?

On a 15-inch diagonal screen, SVGA produces approximately 67 PPI (its 800×600 pixel diagonal of 1,000 px divided by 15 inches). Use the calculator above to find PPI for any diagonal size.

Is SVGA still used today?

SVGA is largely obsolete for desktops and laptops but still appears in some budget projectors, industrial displays, embedded systems, and retro computing setups.

How does SVGA compare to HD (1280x720)?

HD (720p) has 921,600 pixels — nearly double SVGA's 480,000. HD also uses a 16:9 aspect ratio versus SVGA's 4:3.

SVGA Resolution Reference

Name: SVGA Resolution Reference
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Instant SVGA (800x600) specs: pixel count, 4:3 aspect ratio, PPI by screen size, and side-by-side comparison with VGA, XGA, HD, and beyond.

SVGA Specifications

Standard: SVGA (Super VGA / VESA)
Width: 800 px
Height: 600 px
Total Pixels: 480,000 px
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Color Depth: 8-bit to 24-bit (era-dependent)
Introduced: 1989 (VESA)

PPI Calculator

Enter your screen's diagonal size to find the SVGA pixel density.

SVGA PPI at Common Screen Sizes

Diagonal	PPI	Quality

Resolution Comparison Table

Standard	Width	Height	Megapixels	Ratio

* Row highlighted in blue = SVGA (this tool's subject).

Relative Pixel Area

Each bar shows total pixel count relative to 4K (reference = 100%).

Summary

Instant SVGA (800x600) specs: pixel count, 4:3 aspect ratio, PPI by screen size, and side-by-side comparison with VGA, XGA, HD, and beyond.

How it works

The stats panel shows fixed SVGA specs: 800 wide, 600 tall, 480,000 total pixels, and 4:3 aspect ratio.
Enter a diagonal screen size (in inches) and click Calculate PPI to compute the pixel density for SVGA on that display.
The PPI formula is: PPI = sqrt(width^2 + height^2) / diagonal_inches.
The comparison table lists common resolutions from VGA to 8K with their pixel counts and aspect ratios.
Highlighted rows make it easy to spot where SVGA sits relative to modern standards.

Use cases

Look up SVGA specs for legacy hardware documentation.
Calculate SVGA PPI for a retro monitor or projector.
Compare SVGA against modern resolutions for educational presentations.
Determine if an 800x600 asset will appear sharp on a target display.
Understand aspect ratio implications when scaling legacy content.
Reference pixel counts when planning emulation or virtualization setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu