How the Calculator Works
When you click the yellow button that says Get the Price you open a pop-up window.  In the top part of the window you enter the dimensions of the frame you want to price out; for example, 16"x20".  If you don't know how to determine your frame size, click here.  You then click the gray "calculate..." button, and in the bottom part of the window, you are shown the price for that frame.  If you want to order it, you click the "Add to the Cart" button.  If you want more than one of that frame, you can increase the quantity at the next screen.

How to Determine Frame Size
The words "frame size" refer to the dimensions of the inside of the extrusion into which the matboard, backing and glass are loaded.  For this reason, once you've determined the overall size of your matboard, backing and glass for a given project, you've determined your frame size.  So if your project calls for a mat and backing that are 14¾" x 17", that's the size you enter into the calculator.  It doesn't really matter which dimension you consider the height or the width.  Just enter one dimension into each field and click the Calculate Frame Price button.  Want more on how the moulding calculator works?  Click here. 

Note: All frames are designed and built 1/8" larger on each dimension than the size called for.  This so called "allowance" is common in picture framing and is provided to make sure the mat and backing still fit into the frame even if they are cut a little too large.  You do not have to factor anything into your calculations for the allowance when you order your frame, just order the frame in accordance with the overall mat size and the allowance will automatically be added for you.  If you do not want an allowance, you should call us at 1-800-246-4726 and specify "no allowance".