How to Measure Baseboard Heater Covers

How to Measure Baseboard Heater Covers

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How to Check Compatibility

This is an important step to confirm that your existing finned tube element will fit our hydronic baseboard cover.
  • Step 1:

    Measure Height from the Floor

    Remove end caps and front panel. Measure fromĀ theĀ floor to the top of existing back plate. MeasurementsĀ 7-1/2"- 8-3/4" require standard height styles.Ā Measurements 9" - 10" require Premium Tall.Ā Note:Ā Standard height endcaps are 7-1/2" tall.Ā Premium Tall endcaps are 9-1/2" tall. Measurements less than 7-1/2" or between 9" - 9-1/4"Ā require wall brackets for installation.Ā Wall bracketsĀ will raise the overall installation height by 1-1/4".Ā  Ā 
  • Step 2:

    Measure Height of Heater Unit

    Measure from the bottom of finned heating elementĀ to the top of existing back plate.Ā This measurementĀ is typically 5" - 6-3/4" with standard installations. With a 7-1/2" overall installation height, there will beĀ a 3/4" space between the floor and bottom of theĀ replacement cover. The space between the floor and bottom of the heating element must be aĀ minimum 3/4" to keep the fins from showing beneath the replacement cover.
  • Step 3:

    Measure Depth

    Measure from the wall out to the front of finnedĀ heating element.Ā Measurements deeper thanĀ 3" require the new cover to be installed usingĀ a piece of wood moulding,Ā along with our wallĀ brackets, to accommodate the heater depth.Ā Max inside depth of Baseboardersā„¢ panelsĀ is 3 inches.

How to Measure Panel Length

Measure each length you need. Every time your heater turns, take a new measurement. See configuration measurement instructions next.

How does your heater sit against the wall?

How to Measure your Baseboard Heater without corners

How to Measure your Baseboard Heater without corners

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Remove endcaps
Remove front panel
Measure heater length from pipe-to-pipe
Repeat if there are additional units

How to Measure your 90Ėš Inside Baseboard Heater

How to Measure your 90Ėš Inside Baseboard Heater

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Remove endcaps and front panels
Measure side A from pipe to corner
Subtract 3" for depth of the adjacent cover
Repeat with side B

How to Measure your 90Ėš Outside Baseboard Heater

How to Measure your 90Ėš Outside Baseboard Heater

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Remove endcaps and accessories
Remove front panels
Measure side A from end of unit to where the two walls meet at the outside corner
Repeat with side B

How to Measure your 135Ėš Inside Baseboard Heater

How to Measure your 135Ėš Inside Baseboard Heater

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Remove accessories and front panels
Measure side A to outside front corner
Repeat with side B
Repeat with side C

How to Measure your 135Ėš Outside Baseboard Heater

How to Measure your 135Ėš Outside Baseboard Heater

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Remove endcaps and accessories
Remove front panels
Measure from far end of unit to where the two walls meet at outside corner
Repeat with side B

Measuring Notes

Here are a few tips and tricks to help your measuring come off without a hitch.
Measuring Without a Back Plate
Standard straight lengths are measured from one end of the back plate to the other. If a straight section is missing the back plate, measure from one extreme end of desired coverage to the other extreme end of coverage. Then subtract 1ā€³.

Lengths Longer than 7'
Baseboard heaters longer than 7ā€² (6ā€² for Basic series) will require the use of multiple panels and couplers to achieve full length. We recommend that you split the length evenly between multiple panels.

For instance, an 8ā€² length requires two 4ā€² panels and a coupler. A 15ā€² length requires three 5ā€² panels and two couplers. A length of 9ā€²-7ā€³ requires one 5ā€² panel and one 5ā€² panel CUSTOM CUT to 55ā€³, or two 5ā€™ panels both cut to 57-Ā½ā€ for a balanced look. We will custom cut down to your specifications at no charge.

When You Need to Cover a Couple of Extra Inches
BaseboardersĀ® are designed to yield an incredible amount of flexibility. Each endcap can be slid out up to 1-Ā¾ā€ to cover extra space beyond the regular length of the panel on a typical straight heater.

For More Information
We offer additional information on 90 Degree Corner installations and 135 Degree Corner installations.

More Guides

Get even more detail on how to custom cut, order custom lengths, and install with these step-by-step guides.