How do check what motor IEC frame size I have?

It is possible to measure the motor dimensions to determine the IEC frame reference of a motor.

Measuring from the motor foot to the centre of the motor shaft will correspond to the motors IEC frame dimension.

Illustration showing the IEC frame of a motor
Illustration showing the IEC frame of a motor

IEC Frame references are as follows:

Frame Ref:
56
63
71
80
90
100
112
132
160
180
200
225
250
280
315
355
400
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