How to Measure for Curtains?

Easier Measuring, Better Customizing

Your measuring is about to get a whole lot easier. Our Measurement Tool puts the sizing at your fingertips. Or just follow our straightforward three-step measuring guide below.

Measurement Tool

Easier Measuring, Better Customizing

Your measuring is about to get a whole lot easier. Our Measurement Tool puts the sizing at your fingertips. Or just follow our straightforward three-step measuring guide below.

Step 1: Measure Your Window/Door

Mount your rod or track at a proper height. We recommend placing the rod as close to the ceiling as possible for a more spacious look.

The rod should extend about 6–15 inches on each edge from the window frame to reduce light gaps and leave room for stacking.

If you want to keep the whole window view, consider the stack back in advance.

How to measure a window for curtains

Step 2: Determine the Curtain Panel Width

Flat Top (Grommet, Rod Pocket, Back Tab, Tab Top, and Flat Panel)

Per Panel Width: Rod or track width × Fullness ÷ Panel Quantity

Pleated Top (Pinch Pleat and Euro Pleat)

Per Panel Width: Rod or track width ÷ Panel Quantity

Ripple Fold

Per Panel Width: Rod or track width ÷ Panel Quantity

Note: If you do not have a rod or track yet, add 6–15 inches to each side of the window width.

Step 3: Determine the Curtain Panel Length

Flat Top: Top part above the rod + top of the rod to floor + bottom allowance.

Pleated Top: Curtain top to floor + bottom allowance.

Ripple Fold: Bottom of the track to floor + bottom allowance.

How to determine curtain panel width and length

Step 4: Determine the Curtain Panel Type

Split Panel

Two equal pieces divided from one, with the total width divided between them. Opens in the middle.

Single Panel

A single curtain that draws to the left or right. It can also be used as a stationary decorative panel.

Split panel and single panel curtain examples

Read the Curtain Glossary before Measuring

Curtain Fullness

The ratio between fabric coverage width and the width you wanted to cover over your curtain track or rod. When curtains are crafted with more fabric amount for extra fullness, they create pretty waves gathering at the top.

2.0X Fullness: What we highly recommend. Being practical for a nice pleated look.

Curtain fullness comparison