Choosing the Best Fridge Magnets

Choosing the Best Fridge Magnets

Types of fridge magnets and mistakes to avoid when choosing one

1. Choosing the right strength fridge magnet

How strong should my fridge magnet be?

This is a difficult question and the answer depends on the type of magnet and how it will be used. Below is a list of general rules of thumb when choosing a strength.

Measure gap - A gap between the magnet and the steel on the fridge door will lower effective magnet strength. The fridge coating, a coating on the magnet such as plastic and photos or whatever you are holding all are a gap. You can use our magnet strength calculator to estimate your magnets strength over a gap.

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Calculate magnet strength over a gap

Calculate friction - When hanging, the magnet is at the mercy of gravity and a low friction will lower the magnet's effective pull force. Using our adhesive non slip pads to increase friction, a high-friction anti-slip rubber coating or using a strong magnet to overcome the friction loss is ideal.

Number of magnets - Using more magnets to hold an object to your fridge not only helps to lower leverage, but smaller magnets are easier to handle and safer. Using multiple smaller magnets can also be more cost effective than using fewer larger ones.

Leverage - Only using one magnet, or using a magnet at an unideal location can cause the magnet to fall off the fridge more easily. Using multiple magnets or strategic placement is key to keep your magnets sticking to your fridge. Learn more in below article about friction and leverage.

2. Best types of refrigerator magnet for each occasion

While having strong fridge magnets that don't fall is important, stronger isn't always better and very strong magnets do not make the best fridge magnets.

Cylinder Magnets - Cylinder magnets a good choice because you get the strength you need to hold papers and photos and they also allow for super easy removal as you have something to hold onto.

Easy to grip

Easy to remove and move around

Disc Magnets - Disc magnets are the perfect choice for hanging decorative magnets on the fridge. It allows the decoration to be closer and lowers the chance of it being leveraged off.

Thin profile and low leverage

 Best choice for making decoration magnets

Disc Fridge Magnets

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Plastic Magnets - A plastic coating not only protects your magnet from rusting and preventing scratching the fridge, but there are a variety of colors, perfect for livening up your kitchen.

Waterproof

Smooth surface

Variety of colors

Thumbtack Magnets - Magnetic thumbtacks are also a great option for the fridge if you want color and ease of removal. Our thumbtack fridge magnets come in a variety of colors and in variety packs. They can also be placed around the borders of photos holding it up, while not blocking the view.

Easy to grip and move

Many colors to choose

Thumbtack Fridge Magnets

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Rubber Hook Magnets - Our rubber hook magnets are perfect if you need to hang something heavier on the fridge. The rubber gives more grip and the hook rests on surface lowering leverage. Check out our Hanging with Magnetic Hooks article where we showcase just how strong they are!

 Best for hanging heavier things on fridge

Decorative Magnets - are the best way to spice up your fridge! Our article How to Make Fridge Magnets shows how to turn your favorite decorations or souvenirs from your past vacations into the perfect fridge magnets!