How To Measure A Picture Frame For Cutting. I’m going to have to figure out how to do this at some point or another. Measure the picture you want to frame.
Then measure the width (facing you) of the frame material you’ve chosen. Double that width and and add it to the. Add 6 for a 3 wide moulding so the 16 x 20 becomes 22 x 26.
How to calculate desired frame dimensions:
I like to throw in even more wiggle room, usually another 1/2, to the total. You need more wood to make a wider frame because the miters will be longer and the width is more, of course. Make your sizes 1/16th inch larger than needed to ensure there is room for the glass, matte and picture to go into the finished frame easily and. It's a common mistake to assume the dimensions relate to the outer edges.