To find the best size lampshade for a table lamp, start by measuring the height of the lamp base itself, using a tape measure (or ruler).

How to measure a tapered lampshade. How do you know what. A rough guide to working out the size of shade you require is to measure the height of your table lamp from the bottom of the base to the top of the lamp stem just below the lamp holder. Measure along the slant (side) of the lamp shade.

All you need is a ruler or tape measure, and measure the six dimensions shows in the diagram. Measuring a rectangle lampshade is easy. Measure across the top of the lamp shade.

Choose a shade that does not exceed 1/2 inch in height or 1/2 inch smaller than the height of. Measure across the bottom of the lamp shade. The top is the diameter of the top, the bottom is the.

Measure the diameter of the base of the current lampshade. The three dimensions for lampshades are usually listed as top x bottom x slant. The measuring tape should lay flat against the shade’s slope.

Place the measuring tape across the lampshade top, then measure from. To proceed with lamp shade measuring, you. These few measurements will help you to make the right decision and not end up with a lamp shade that is too large or too wide.

Measure a hexagonal lampshade by using a tape measure to measure the width across the top, the width across the bottom, the slant height down the side of the shade, and the height of. In most cases, your lamp shade should be roughly 2/3 the height of the lamp body. It makes it even more convenient for you as you just have to take the lamp shade measurements for your current lamp shade.