Measuring Lamp Shades For Table Lamps

Place the end of the measuring tape at the top edge of the shade and pull it down to the bottom edge to measure the slope.

Measuring lamp shades for table lamps.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. The distance in inches across the top across the bottom on the slant if applicable and the height. A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the lamp. Overall lamp and table measurements.

We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range. The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp. To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two. When shopping for new and replacement lamp shades on our site or in our stores you ll see shades listed with a set of different measurements.

Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade. Sizing a table lamp to find the best size for a table lamp shade start by measuring the lamp itself by using a tape measure or ruler. Lamp shades for floor lamps to replace a shade for a floor lamp consider that floor lamp shades need to generally be larger due to the height of the lamp. The height of a floor lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base x 30 to 40.

The height of a table lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base to bottom of socket x 60 up to 70. Most shades for table lamps measure 16 at the bottom or less. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at. Measure diagonally for a square base.

First measure the base and height of your lamp. Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height. For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp. And when you re considering width don t forget location.

You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp. Set the shade down on the table once more. There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo.

Measure shade height along the slant. Bedside table lamp scale. 27 x 1 5 40 5. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.

Lamp base height and lamp shade width. Measure the height of your table lamp base up to below the socket and then choose a shade that is approximately the same width. For a round base measure straight across. The bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement.

If you have a square lamp shade it obviously won t have slope. For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod.