How to Measure your Lampshade

Please click the Tutorial for MEASURING below for your SHADE SHAPE:

Using Still Pictures, Here is how to Measure Your Shade:

ROUND (Click to see a larger image):

Round-Top Dimension
Round-Bottom Dimension
Round-Slant Height

SQUARE (Click to see a larger image):

Square-Top Dimension
Square-Bottom Dimension
Square-Slant Height

OVAL (Click to see a larger image):

Oval-Top Width
Oval-Top Length
Oval-Bottom Width
Oval-Bottom Length
Oval-Slant Height

RECTANGLE (Click to see a larger image):

Rectangle-Top Width
Rectangle-Top Length
Rectangle-Bottom Width
Rectangle-Bottom Length
Rectangle-Slant Height

ALSO IMPORTANT! Measuring your Fitter Drop:

In general, your fitter drop is the distance from the "top of the lampshade" to the ring (fitter) that attaches to your lamp base. You can put something 'straight' (like a board or book) across the top and measure vertically straight down to the fitter. It is sometimes easier to turn your lampshade upside down on a table and measure from the table to the fitter. If you need help measuring your fitter drop, please give us a call at the support phone number listed at the top of this website. (Click on an image to see a larger view.)