The measurements of our lighting items are always measured from the very top to the most 'outside' measurement of the light, so literally from head to toe. Do you see a light with a wall brace or mount? In that case, the measurement has been measured from the very top of the light to the furthest point of the wall brace (or mount). If you see a height of 50cm on the page of the wall light, it does not mean the lampshade is 50cm. It could, for example, be a lampshade of 30cm, with a wall brace of 20cm. In case of irregularities, we also put down the measurements of the cable.
Length is one of the measurements of a light. Often, this will be the horizontal measure. In case of a one-dimensional object, like a line, it will also be the only measurement. In case of two-dimensional objects, that are more or less rectangular, the length will be the biggest of both measurements. The same goes for three-dimensional objects that are more or less shaped like a cube - the length will be the largest measurement in the horizontal surface (next to width and height). In case of three-dimensional, cube-like objects, their place in space will be kept in mind and the measurements will be height, depth and width. The length is also used as a measurement when it comes to lighting cables and LED strips.
The height of a light is the vertical distance measured from a point of reference (such as a surface) to the highest point of the light. The height is measured from the base to the top of the light. In case of pendant lights, the height will include the connection cable and/or mounting chain.
The width of a light is often the measurement measured from left to right. This also means the outside measure is measured and therefore it does not give any information in regard to the mounting plate or the measurements of the lampshade.
The diameter of a light is often used to measure the round parts of a light. This can be the diameter of the lampshade, but also the diameter of the light itself. The diameter is not the circumference; it is the actual diameter of the round part.
The base measurement of a light will also have a certain diameter. This is in order to give you an indication whether the light will fit a certain surface. If you have a certain concrete surface or terrain, you will be able to determine whether the base of the light will be able to fit this surface.
All the measurements of our lighting are global measurements and serve as an indication.
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