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How to read spectacle-frame measurements

Understand lens width, bridge width and temple length in millimetres.

  1. A common three-number marking is written as lens width – bridge width – temple length.
  2. Lens width is the horizontal boxed dimension of one lens; bridge width describes the distance between lenses under the selected measuring system.
  3. Temple length is measured along the side from its reference point to the end.
  4. The sum of two lens widths and the bridge is not necessarily the full outside frame width because endpieces can add width.
  5. Use the dimensions to compare frames, not to guarantee visual appearance or comfort.

Reference basis

This page describes a measurement procedure. It does not certify the fit of a specific product.