How to Measure Temple Specs for Sunglasses

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Sunglasses are important for eye health because they help to block out harmful UV radiation that can lead to eye disorders. Sunglasses are also great fashion accessories that can glam up your look and hide tired under-eye shadows and bags. Buying sunglasses online can save you money; however, in order to get the right size frames for your head size and shape, you'll need to measure your temples and bridge in order to get an accurate fit.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Mirror

Instructions

1. Stand in front of the mirror to accurately measure your sunglass size. The head width involves measuring the distance between your temples. The temples are the slight indentations found on either side of your head. Place the measuring tape on the temple at one side of your head. Use the mirror to make sure the tape measure is level. Pass the tape along the rounded bend of your head to the other temple. This is your temple spec. Record your temple measurement to use when purchasing sunglasses.

2. Measure the bridge of your nose from one side to the other, where the sunglasses will sit. Write this number down.

3. Measure your vertical sunglasses size by measuring a pair of sunglasses or eyeglass frames that you like from the top of the frame to the bottom.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult a sunglasses salesperson to determine the best size and shape of frames for your face shape. Angular frames can help define a more rounded face, while rounder frames help to balance a sharper face shape.

• It is important that sunglasses fit well to avoid excess UV radiation filtering through the top and sides of the frames into your eyes. Sunglasses that fit will also be more comfortable and worn more regularly.

References

• SimplyEyeglasses.com: Frame Size Information
• WideSunglasses.com: Head Size