Picture Hanging Spacing Calculator
Enter number of frames and wall width, get optimal spacing layout with hanging heights. Printable layout guide.
Layout Guide
Frame Positions (from left wall edge)
Measurements assume equal-sized frames. For mixed sizes, enter the average frame width and adjust individually on site.
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How to Use This Calculator
1. Measure the wall width. Measure the usable wall space in inches where frames will be hung.
2. Enter frame details. Set the number of frames and their width and height. For mixed sizes, use average dimensions.
3. Choose hanging height. 57 inches is the standard eye-level center point used by galleries and interior designers.
4. Read the layout guide. The tool gives exact measurements for spacing, nail height, and each frame position from the left wall edge.
How the Spacing Formula Works
The calculator evenly distributes frames across the wall by dividing the remaining space equally on both sides and between frames.
Spacing = (Wall_width - (Frames x Frame_width)) / (Frames + 1)
Nail_height = Center_height + (Frame_height / 2) - wire_offset
Top_of_frame = Center_height + (Frame_height / 2)