Home & Furniture calculator
What Fireplace Screen Size Do I Need?
Calculate fireplace screen size using fireplace opening width, fireplace opening height, and desired overlap each side.
Enter your measurements
Rather than guessing what fireplace screen size do i need, enter fireplace opening width, fireplace opening height, and desired overlap each side. The result is fireplace screen size, calculated specifically for this product or space decision.
- Fireplace opening width — Required
- Fireplace opening height — Required
- Desired overlap each side — Required
- Desired overlap above opening — Required
Fireplace screen size
Enter the measurements above to calculate fireplace screen size.
How the calculation works
Calculation used: screenWidth=fireplaceWidth+2×sideOverlap; screenHeight=fireplaceHeight+topOverlap. The reported result is fireplace screen size.
Worked example
Example: Fireplace opening width = 90 cm; Fireplace opening height = 75 cm; Desired overlap each side = 50 cm; Desired overlap above opening = 50 cm. Result: Screen Height = 125 cm; Screen Width = 190 cm.
Before you decide
Use measured dimensions rather than nominal labels. This page calculates the stated geometry or quantity only; product-specific construction or installation details can still affect the final choice. For what fireplace screen size do i need, the limiting result on this page is fireplace screen size.
Direct measurement/geometry calculation. No external reference is required for the arithmetic itself; the result is derived only from the user-entered measurements and the formula stored in calculationLogicJson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Fireplace Screen Size calculator tell me?
It returns fireplace screen size from the measurements entered on this page. The calculation is specific to fireplace screen size, so the result should be compared with the exact product or specification you are considering.
Which measurements should I take for fireplace screen size?
Measure fireplace opening width, fireplace opening height, desired overlap each side, desired overlap above opening. Use clear, usable dimensions rather than nominal room or product labels.
Should I round the fireplace screen size?
Keep the calculated value for comparison, then choose a real product that meets or stays within the returned fireplace screen size while allowing for the clearances, tolerances or ratings shown by its manufacturer.