United Inch

United Inch

Definition

United Inch is the sum of a frame's width and height, commonly used in the picture framing industry to calculate material usage and pricing for mouldings.

Characteristics

• Provides a simple linear measurement for estimating moulding lengths.
• Facilitates quick pricing and ordering in retail and custom framing.
• Does not account for frame depth or rabbet dimensions, focusing solely on perimeter dimensions.

Applications in Framing

• Used by frame shops to calculate moulding requirements for a given artwork size.
• Helps determine shipping and packaging needs for framed art.
• Serves as a standard reference when comparing stock frames of different sizes.

Best Practices

• Always measure artwork and add the standard allowance to avoid tight fits.
• Use precise tools such as rulers or tape measures for accuracy.
• Cross-check measurements to ensure consistent pricing and material calculation.

Related Terms

• Ruler
• Tape Measure
• Metric
• Out Of Square