We usually express these dimensions by writing them out separated by a multiplication sign.
Checker mat length and width.
Remember the lip of the frame will overlap the mat about 1 4 on each side so the visible part of the mat will be approximately 1 2 less than your mat border measurement.
They are ideal for hospitals clinics pediatric offices and are especially useful for those measuring infants in field locations.
Measure your art enter the measurement of your art and the border size and our custom mat calculator will do the math.
First always measure the surface length and width at two sets of opposing points.
The measuring mats are lightweight for portablilty and ease of storage.
For average sized artwork about 11x14 to 30x20 the common mat width is 2.
You now have a cutting list for each mat you need.
X a b c.
If you artwork is smaller you might consider a 1 75 or 1 5 mat.
How to make sure you get the measurements right.
The width of the mat is up to the customer but we can provide some general guidelines.
D e f x 2x3 string a b c d e f.
Placemats have typically come in the standard size of 12 to 14 inches by 16 inches to 20 inches.
Create a string array and compute its length which is the number of elements in each row.
Therefore when we go to buy a piece of furniture and we want to know its measurements we can see the following on the box.
T he length 20 cm and the width 10 cm correspond to the horizontal dimension.
Sometimes drawing out a sketch prior to making any cuts helps better visualize your goals.
Visit our framing advice section to learn more about matted presentations.
L length x l 3.
In this case the mat opening will be 1 inch larger than the image width and 1 inches larger than the image height.
If you are cutting multiple mats add a title to identify the artwork and print off.
Infant measure mats are perfect for measuring infants length in a quick and easy manner.
For measurements of enclosed spaces like cabinet shelves or a drawer in the event you find that one measurement in a dimension i e length or width is different from the second and if it is it will likely be very slight always use the shorter.
This will help ensure you detect any possible differences in a shape if the space is not exactly symmetrical.
Since dining place settings are now becoming larger and come in different shapes here are some suggestions for determining the correct sized placemat to accommodate your dining table and place settings.
Vertical mat border width 14 frame length 9 mat window width 4 5 2 2 therefore our mat borders must be 1 wide above and below the artwork and 2 wide on either side.