27 x 1 5 40 5.
Measuring lamp shades for table lamps.
For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod.
The height of a table lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base to bottom of socket x 60 up to 70.
Overall lamp and table measurements.
You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp.
We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range.
Bedside table lamp scale.
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.
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.
If you have a square lamp shade it obviously won t have slope.
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 bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement.
So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at.
Set the shade down on the table once more.
Measure the shade s sloping side.
There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings.
The height of a floor lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base x 30 to 40.
The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp.
Measure the height of your table lamp base up to below the socket and then choose a shade that is approximately the same width.
These measurements are always listed the same way.
For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp.
At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo.
First measure the base and height of your lamp.
And when you re considering width don t forget location.
Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height.
Measure shade height along the slant.
The distance in inches across the top across the bottom on the slant if applicable and the height.
Lamp base height and lamp shade width.
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.
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 diagonally for a square base.
For a round base measure straight across.
To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two.
