Knowing Your Frame Size
On the inside of most frames is printed the size information, the lettering can be worn out. To know your frame size look inside of both temples, and on the inside of the bridge. If the lettering has worn off use the size chart below to take the measurements yourself. Given are the eye, bridge, temple and vertical sizes.
The Eye Size is always first then there is a dash or a square and the bridge size some space then the temple size. The vertical size is rarely on the frame.
Note: Look under the bridge if the size is not on the temple.
Best Way to Find What Frame Size I Need
Use the size from a previous sunglass/eyeglass frame.
Another option is to visit a local optical store and try on some frame. Note down the size of the frame which fits you perfectly. Then log on to www.GlobalEyeglasses.com and find a frame close to that size (using the refine search).
Best Way to Find What Frame Size I Need
Already own eyeglasses? then you can find a frame which is close to its size. If buying sunglass frames then you should use the size from a previous sunglass frame you own.
You can also go to a local optical store try on some frame, the note down the size of the frame which fits you perfectly and come back to GlobalEyeglasses.com find a frame close to that size (using the refine search)
Frame Width is the most important measurement. The endpieces are included in the total frame width and they are never measured and/or specified. Frame width is measured from the 2 widest points on the frame. It is calculated by measuring the edge of the lens out to the edge of the frame where the temples are connected. An average endpiece is 2-6 mm for a total of 4-12mm for both.
Note: Compare the width of the frame you like to the ones you're currently wearing.
Determining Your Frame Size
Given below are instructions to determine the best frame size for your face.
- While looking into a mirror, hold a ruler so that it lines up with your temple. (See illustration)
- Use a pen/ pencil on each ear to help position each ear.
- Measure in inches the distance between your temples.
- To convert your measurement to a frame size: Multiply by 25.4 to get size in mm. If measured in cm multiply by 10.
- Only order a frame whose total width is within +/- 3mm of your size.
Determining Your Temple Size
Temple arm length is the lenght from the front of the frame to the tip of the temple. An mm or two of difference is not important. You don't want the eyeglasses to perch at a slant above your ear and distort your angle of vision so you want the temple arm to be long enough. To accommodate your personal size, the angle at the tip of the temple may be adjusted.
