Measuring Lamp Shades For Table Lamps

These measurements are always listed the same way.

Measuring lamp shades for table lamps.

Measure diagonally for a square base. We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range. Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade. Measure the shade s sloping side.

If you have a square lamp shade it obviously won t have slope. Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need. A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the lamp. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. Overall lamp and table measurements. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at.

At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo. Most shades for table lamps measure 16 at the bottom or less. 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. The distance in inches across the top across the bottom on the slant if applicable and the height.

Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height. The height of a table lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base to bottom of socket x 60 up to 70. For a round base measure straight across. To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two.

27 x 1 5 40 5. You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp. Lamp base height and lamp shade width. 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.

The bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement. Bedside table lamp scale. The height of a floor lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base x 30 to 40. Measure the height of your table lamp base up to below the socket and then choose a shade that is approximately the same width.

First measure the base and height of your lamp. 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. Set the shade down on the table once more. And when you re considering width don t forget location.

The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp. For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod.