At tick tock clocks you will find that the average size of our wall clocks is around 30cm in diameter or around 12 inches.
How to measure the size of a wall clock.
Most winding arbors taper out towards the the clock and the end section is most likely the smallest.
What size wall clock should you choose.
With your digital gauge measure the square shaft from flat side to flat side to get the millimeter size.
Mechanical clocks require periodic winding.
In short measure the shaft that the key goes onto in mm and then use the clock key size chart to match it up.
Choosing the size of your timepiece is largely dependent on both the wall size and the type of statement you are trying to achieve.
Given these points to get the key needed measure the shaft the key is to go on to then use the clock key size chart to get the key size needed.
This article will help explain what the clock key is for and why the correct size for your clock is important.
If there is no time ring measure the outside edge of the numbers or markers.
A key that fits well should not be tight or difficult to insert but it should have a snug fit.
Some must be wound once a day 30 hour clocks but most are wound once per week 8 day clocks.
The very first step in determining clock hand size is to measure the diameter of your clock face also known as a clock dial.
Do not choose a clock that is too big for the space in which you wish to hang it.
Please do not call asking what key the clock needs as you will be told it would still have to be measured.
You need to consider the space that you have for the clock and how it will fit inside of the room you have planned.