What "United Inches" Means in Framing

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"United inches" is the term framers use to determine the lineal feet of frame molding required per frame and the number on which the price of all other components (mats, backing, lacing, etc.) are based.

To figure united inches, measure the length and width of the frame. Add these figures. Thus, an 8" x 10" frame = 18 united inches.

(Note: Unified inches is not to be confused with square inches! To figure square inches, multiply length times width.)

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