Printable Ruler
Free Printable Ruler for Glasses Sizing (Inches)
Print at 100% (Actual Size) on Letter (8.5″ × 11″). Verify with the credit-card box or the 2″ square, then cut along the dashed line.
⬇️ Download the Printable Ruler (PDF)
How to Print
- Open the PDF and choose Print.
- Select Actual Size (100%) — turn off “Fit” / “Scale”.
- Paper: Letter 8.5″ × 11″, Landscape if prompted.
- Verify accuracy with the credit-card box or the 2″ square.
- Cut along the dashed line to create your ruler.
Measure for Fit
Face (temple-to-temple) ≈ frame fit (hinge-to-hinge).
Readers: measure hinge-to-hinge on your current pair and compare while shopping.
Frame Width Guide (inches)
- Very Narrow: 4 ⅞″ and under
- Narrow: 4 ⅞″–5 ⅛″
- Average: 5 ⅛″–5 ⅜″
- Wide: 5 ⅜″–5 ½″
- Very Wide: 5 ½″ and over
Need magnification help? See our Strength Guide and shop High-Magnification Readers.
