Have you ever wondered how to evenly space picture frames on a wall? This frame spacing calculator handles everything from a single row of identical frames to complex multi-row gallery walls with mixed sizes. You can see a visual preview as you go.
For instructions on how to use the tool click here.
Calculate Spacing Between Frames
For best results center the frames 60 inches (152 cm) from the ground.
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How to Use the Frame Spacing Calculator:
1. Wall & Frames
- Wall width & height: Enter the dimensions of your wall. The height is used to vertically centre your arrangement.
- Columns (frames): How many frames across each row. Use the – / + buttons to adjust.
- Rows: How many rows of frames. Add a second row (or more) to plan a full gallery wall.
2. Frame Sizes
Width
- All same width: enter one width that applies to every frame.
- Different widths: enter an individual width for each frame.
Height
- All same height: enter one height shared by every frame.
- Different row heights: assign a different height to each row.
- Mixed heights: set a unique height per frame, then choose whether frames in the same row align at the top, middle, or bottom.
3. Spacing Mode
Choose how gaps between frames are calculated:
- Equal gap: every gap (including the side margins) is identical.
- Equal centre-to-centre: the distance between each frame’s centre point is kept constant.
- Fixed gap: you set an exact gap between frames; the side margins adjust to fill the remaining space.
For multi-row layouts you can also set a vertical gap between rows.
4. Nail & Hanger Settings
Enable this section to get nail positions in addition to frame positions. Enter:
- Hanger offset: the distance from the top of the frame to where the hanger wire sits at its highest point.
- Top of frame height from floor: how high you want the top edge of the uppermost row to sit.
The calculator will output the exact height to drive each nail, accounting for your hanger hardware.
5. Unit & Precision
Toggle between cm and inches at any time. All values convert automatically. You can also choose your preferred precision: whole numbers, one or two decimal places, or (for inches) fractions down to ¹⁄₁₆”.
Understanding the Results
Wall Preview: a live diagram showing your frames on the wall, updated instantly as you change any input. Click Free-form to drag frames by hand; they snap to wall edges, centres, and other frames. Use the snap-radius slider to control how sticky the snapping feels (1 = very fine, 10 = very sticky). Download the finished diagram as an SVG with the ↓ SVG button.
Placement Guide — a table listing every frame’s left-edge position, centre position, and (if enabled) nail height from the floor. Copy the full table to your clipboard with the ⊕ Copy button.