Measuring Lamp Shades For Table Lamps

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Measuring lamp shades for table lamps.

Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings. And when you re considering width don t forget location. Lamp base height and lamp shade width. 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. A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the 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. Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need.

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. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at. Measure the height of your table lamp base up to below the socket and then choose a shade that is approximately the same width.

There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp. To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two. Measure shade height along the slant.

We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range. Bedside table lamp scale. At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo. The bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement.

First measure the base and height of your lamp. These measurements are always listed the same way. Measure diagonally for a square base. Most shades for table lamps measure 16 at the bottom or less.

27 x 1 5 40 5. The distance in inches across the top across the bottom on the slant if applicable and the height. For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod. Set the shade down on the table once more.

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. Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height. For a round base measure straight across. 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 widest part of your shade should be at least a half inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side. Measure the shade s sloping side.