VOLUME 12: GLASSES MEASUREMENTS

Have you ever wondered what the numbers on one of the arms of your glasses meant? Or maybe you didn't even notice that the glasses had numbers written on them? The measures for eyeglasses are written as numerals on the inside of the arm. They're one technique to discover a glasses size that fits your face well and effectively corrects your eyesight. Only a few millimetres may make a big difference in how your glasses feel and appear on your face, so measuring can be a crucial step in getting to know your eyewear. Finding the right measurements for your glasses is important for both fit and style. Your glasses measurements are either on the side of the glasses or on the bridge. The measurements typically consist of three numbers, these numbers represent lens width bridge width and arm length.

What are the 3 measurements on glasses?

In eyeglass frames, there may be up to three digits that represent the lens width, bridge width, and temple length. These numerals, which may be separated by commas or dashes, are inscribed on the inside of one arm. Often, a slightly square shape divides the bridge width from the lens width.

Other letters or numbers on the arm might stand for the model, colour, brand, or maker of the frame. The measures for glasses are often simple to identify since they have a consistent order, a set range, and are all stated in millimetres.

Lens Width -

The first measurement in the series for glasses is always the lens width, sometimes referred to as "eye size." It provides the millimetre-based breadth of each lens. This dimension excludes any of the surrounding frames and just takes into consideration the width of the clear lens that you see through. Typical standard measurement ranges between 40-60mm

Bridge Width -

The smallest distance between the two lenses in your frames is measured by the bridge width. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only a measurement of the bridge of your eyeglasses. Narrower noses can wear spectacles with a smaller bridge width, whereas broader noses look better with glasses with a bigger bridge width.Typical standard measurement ranges between 14-24mm

Temple Length - 

The temple length of your glasses is the distance between the screw that secures each temple to the main body of the frame and the tip that rests behind your ear. Common standards for this measurement are 135, 140, 145, and 150, they typically end in zero or five.The temple arms of your frame will be long enough to extend behind your ears without sticking out too far from them if you are wearing the correct temple length for your face.

Typical standard measurement ranges between 120-150mm

How do I determine my glasses size?

All you need to determine your glasses size is by taking your taking and measuring it with a measuring tape or ruler. Start by measuring the lens width of your glasses, and place the measuring tape on the top of your lens from the left to right. You should measure from the widest points, which is typically the middle of the glasses but can vary. Make sure the lens is aligned with the centre of the lenses by lining it up with your pupillary distance when measuring. Next, measure the bridge of your frames. To do this, make sure you're measuring from the inside edge of each lens rather than simply the edge of the frames when you take this measurement. And finally, measure out the temples of your glasses; for accuracy, measure from the hinge all the way to the end where the arm begins to bend. Then, measure from the point where the arm first begins to bend to the very end. Your temple arm length may be calculated by adding the numbers together.