Update: USM Haller System Measure vs. Real Measure - What you should know!
The Measure of All Things
Of course, not all of us work full-time with system furniture, so no one can expect you to be familiar with the technical terms. But how do you proceed if you want to quickly replace a scratched tube in an online store and the only information you have is what the scale shows when measuring? That’s reason enough for us to take a closer look at both terms!
System Dimension
The term “system dimension” refers to the official USM Haller sizing standard. Measurements are always taken from ball center to ball center.
For example, a tube with a system dimension of 350 mm is not actually 350 mm long, but 332 mm.
Here is a brief overview:
| System Dimension | Real Measure |
|---|---|
| 100 mm | 82 mm |
| 125 mm | 107 mm |
| 150 mm | 132 mm |
| 175 mm | 157 mm |
| 200 mm | 182 mm |
| 250 mm | 232 mm |
| 275 mm | 257 mm |
| 350 mm | 332 mm |
| 395 mm | 377 mm |
| 500 mm | 482 mm |
| 750 mm | 732 mm |
Real Measure
The term “real measure” refers to the exact dimensions of an individual product. For a built-in component, this means measuring the actual length or width of the physical item.
For example, an outer shelf with a system dimension of 500 × 350 mm does not measure exactly 500 mm in length and 350 mm in width. Its real dimensions are 482 mm × 332 mm.
Absolute Measure
The “absolute measure” refers to the dimensions measured from the outermost point of the furniture to the next outermost point of any installed component. This represents the maximum space your furniture takes up.
For instance, a shelf with leveling feet and system dimensions of 750 × 350 × 350 mm actually has an “absolute measure” of 786 × 390 × 386 mm (width × height × depth). These numbers are crucial when your furniture needs to fit in a specific niche or space.
Any Questions?
We hope this gave you a clear overview of the different measurement types. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out via e-mail at customer@konektra.de or call us at +49 911 148 888 00. We’re always happy to help!