Measuring Lamp Shades For Table Lamps

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.

Measuring lamp shades for table lamps.

For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp. A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the lamp. Measure diagonally for a square base. For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod.

Set the shade down on the table once more. We have a 17 base length so the 16 shade fits in the 15 19 range. If you have a square lamp shade it obviously won t have slope. There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings.

Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need. 27 x 1 5 40 5. First measure the base and height of your lamp. Spider fittings uno fittings and clip on fittings.

Measure the shade s sloping side. You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp. Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height. To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two.

The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp. Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade. The bulb holder and the rod is not included in the measurement. Overall lamp and table measurements.

For a round base measure straight across. Measure shade height along the slant. 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 widest part of your shade should be at least a half inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.

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. 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. And when you re considering width don t forget location. 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. Most shades for table lamps measure 16 at the bottom or less. Lamp base height and lamp shade width. At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo.

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.