Measuring Your Monument

 

When taking or giving dimensions for a memorial always use this format:

Length is defined as the measurement from Left to Right.

Width is defined as the measurement from Front to Back.

Height is defined as the measurement from Bottom to Top.

When you are taking or giving the dimensions always use the perspective of standing in front of the memorial.

Measurements can be written in inches or feet and inches.  Granite manufacturers convert all measurements into feet and inches, using a dash to separate the feet from the inches.  Examples:

24” would be written 2-0 (two feet, zero inches)

48” would be written 4-0 (four feet, zero inches)

14” would be written 1-2 (one foot, two inches)

4” would be written 0-4 (zero feet, four inches)

Be aware of odd dimensions!  Granite is not an exact product.  In fact, most memorials are a little oversized.  If you take a measurement on a monument and it’s 48 ½ inches, it’s 48 inches.  If the stone measures 8 ¾ inches, it’s 8 inches.  This is a common error and can complicate an order when it occurs.  Fractions are considered only when there is a need for a piece to fit precisely into a given space.