Frame Calculator

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Picture Frame Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the dimensions and estimated material costs for your custom picture frame project. Input your artwork size, desired mat board width, and frame border width to get precise measurements for glass, mat, and frame materials.

Material Costs (Optional for Cost Estimation)

function calculateFrame() { var artworkWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById('artworkWidth').value); var artworkHeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('artworkHeight').value); var matBoardWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById('matBoardWidth').value); var frameBorderWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById('frameBorderWidth').value); var frameMaterialCostPerFoot = parseFloat(document.getElementById('frameMaterialCostPerFoot').value); var matBoardCostPerSqFt = parseFloat(document.getElementById('matBoardCostPerSqFt').value); var glassCostPerSqFt = parseFloat(document.getElementById('glassCostPerSqFt').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('result'); resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results // Input validation if (isNaN(artworkWidth) || artworkWidth <= 0 || isNaN(artworkHeight) || artworkHeight <= 0 || isNaN(matBoardWidth) || matBoardWidth < 0 || isNaN(frameBorderWidth) || frameBorderWidth 0) { matAreaSquareInches = (glassWidth * glassHeight) – (artworkWidth * artworkHeight); } var matAreaSquareFeet = matAreaSquareInches / 144; // 5. Calculate Glass Area var glassAreaSquareInches = glassWidth * glassHeight; var glassAreaSquareFeet = glassAreaSquareInches / 144; // 6. Calculate Costs var frameMaterialCost = 0; if (!isNaN(frameMaterialCostPerFoot) && frameMaterialCostPerFoot >= 0) { frameMaterialCost = frameMaterialLinearFeet * frameMaterialCostPerFoot; } var matBoardCost = 0; if (!isNaN(matBoardCostPerSqFt) && matBoardCostPerSqFt >= 0) { matBoardCost = matAreaSquareFeet * matBoardCostPerSqFt; } var glassCost = 0; if (!isNaN(glassCostPerSqFt) && glassCostPerSqFt >= 0) { glassCost = glassAreaSquareFeet * glassCostPerSqFt; } var totalEstimatedCost = frameMaterialCost + matBoardCost + glassCost; // Display Results var resultsHTML = '

Calculation Results:

'; resultsHTML += 'Inner Frame / Glass Dimensions: ' + glassWidth.toFixed(2) + ' inches (W) x ' + glassHeight.toFixed(2) + ' inches (H)'; resultsHTML += 'Outer Frame Dimensions: ' + outerFrameWidth.toFixed(2) + ' inches (W) x ' + outerFrameHeight.toFixed(2) + ' inches (H)'; resultsHTML += 'Frame Material Needed: ' + frameMaterialLinearFeet.toFixed(2) + ' linear feet'; resultsHTML += 'Mat Board Area: ' + matAreaSquareFeet.toFixed(2) + ' square feet'; resultsHTML += 'Glass Area: ' + glassAreaSquareFeet.toFixed(2) + ' square feet'; if (frameMaterialCostPerFoot >= 0 && matBoardCostPerSqFt >= 0 && glassCostPerSqFt >= 0) { resultsHTML += 'Estimated Frame Material Cost: $' + frameMaterialCost.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHTML += 'Estimated Mat Board Cost: $' + matBoardCost.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHTML += 'Estimated Glass Cost: $' + glassCost.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHTML += 'Total Estimated Cost: $' + totalEstimatedCost.toFixed(2) + "; } else { resultsHTML += 'Cost estimation skipped due to invalid cost inputs.'; } resultDiv.innerHTML = resultsHTML; } .frame-calculator-container { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 700px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .frame-calculator-container h2 { text-align: center; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px; } .frame-calculator-container p { line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin-bottom: 15px; } .calculator-inputs label { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #444; } .calculator-inputs input[type="number"] { width: calc(100% – 22px); padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-inputs h3 { margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #333; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; } .calculator-inputs button { display: block; width: 100%; padding: 12px 20px; background-color: #007bff; color: white; border: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 20px; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; } .calculator-inputs button:hover { background-color: #0056b3; } .calculator-results { margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; background-color: #fff; } .calculator-results h3 { color: #333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 5px; } .calculator-results p { margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; } .calculator-results p strong { color: #000; }

Understanding Your Picture Frame Project

A picture frame calculator is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to frame artwork, photos, or mirrors. It helps you accurately determine the various dimensions needed for each component of your frame, from the glass to the mat board and the frame material itself. This precision is crucial for achieving a professional look and minimizing material waste.

Key Components of a Picture Frame:

  • Artwork: This is the item you wish to frame. Its dimensions are the starting point for all calculations.
  • Mat Board: An optional, decorative border placed between the artwork and the frame. It provides visual space around the artwork and helps protect it from touching the glass. The mat board width is the measurement from the edge of the artwork to the inner edge of the frame.
  • Glass/Acrylic: The protective layer covering your artwork. Its size will be determined by the artwork dimensions plus any mat board width.
  • Frame Border: The actual material (wood, metal, etc.) that forms the outer structure of the frame. The frame border width is the visible width of this material.

How the Calculator Works:

The calculator takes your input for the artwork's width and height, the desired mat board width, and the frame border width. It then performs the following calculations:

  1. Inner Frame / Glass Dimensions: This is the size of the opening that will hold your artwork and mat. It's calculated as: Artwork Width + (2 * Mat Board Width) and Artwork Height + (2 * Mat Board Width). This is also the size you'll need for your glass or acrylic sheet.
  2. Outer Frame Dimensions: This is the total external size of your finished frame. It's calculated as: Glass Width + (2 * Frame Border Width) and Glass Height + (2 * Frame Border Width).
  3. Frame Material Needed: To determine how much linear material (e.g., wood molding) you need, the calculator sums the perimeter of the outer frame. This gives you the total length of material required, typically in linear feet.
  4. Mat Board Area: If you're using a mat, the calculator determines the area of the mat board needed by subtracting the artwork's area from the glass area. This helps in purchasing the correct size mat board sheet.
  5. Glass Area: The area of the glass or acrylic sheet required, based on the inner frame dimensions.
  6. Estimated Costs: By inputting the cost per linear foot for frame material and cost per square foot for mat board and glass, the calculator provides an estimated total material cost for your project.

Example Usage:

Let's say you have an artwork that is 10 inches wide by 8 inches high. You want a 2-inch mat board around it and a frame with a 1.5-inch border width. You also know your frame material costs $5.00 per linear foot, mat board is $8.00 per square foot, and glass is $12.00 per square foot.

  • Artwork: 10″ W x 8″ H
  • Mat Board Width: 2″
  • Frame Border Width: 1.5″
  • Frame Material Cost: $5.00/linear foot
  • Mat Board Cost: $8.00/sq ft
  • Glass Cost: $12.00/sq ft

Using the calculator, you would get results similar to these:

  • Inner Frame / Glass Dimensions: (10 + 2*2) = 14″ W x (8 + 2*2) = 12″ H
  • Outer Frame Dimensions: (14 + 2*1.5) = 17″ W x (12 + 2*1.5) = 15″ H
  • Frame Material Needed: (2*17 + 2*15) / 12 = 5.33 linear feet
  • Mat Board Area: (14*12 – 10*8) / 144 = 0.58 square feet
  • Glass Area: (14*12) / 144 = 1.17 square feet
  • Estimated Frame Material Cost: $5.33 * 5.00 = $26.65
  • Estimated Mat Board Cost: $0.58 * 8.00 = $4.64
  • Estimated Glass Cost: $1.17 * 12.00 = $14.04
  • Total Estimated Cost: $26.65 + $4.64 + $14.04 = $45.33

This calculator simplifies the complex measurements involved in custom framing, ensuring you have all the necessary dimensions and a clear idea of material costs before you begin your project.

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