Curtain Measuring Guide
To ensure the best fit take time to measure your window carefully. A metal tape measure is best for accuracy. Firstly you will need to decide whether you want your curtains to hang from a track or pole. Both tracks and poles should be positioned 15cm (6 inches) above the window and extend 15-20cm (6-8 inches) either side.
Measuring Curtain Width and Length
Measure the total width of the track or pole (excluding the finials). Do not measure the window unless it is wall-to-wall.Always allow for overlap; this is an additional measurement normally 2.5cm (1 inch) that allows the curtains to overlap in the middle when they are closed.
Measuring length: Before measuring the length you will need to decide whether you want your curtains to fall to the floor, below the sill or to the sill. Ideally:
- Floor length should curtains finish 1.5cm (1/2 inch) from the floor.
- Curtains that fall below the sill should finish 15cm (6 inches) below.
- Sill length curtains should finish 1.25cm (1/2 inch) above the sill.
Measuring Curtains for Poles
Pencil pleat curtains:
Measure from the eye. This is the small metal ring at the bottom of
each curtain ring. This prevents the pole or rings from being obscured
by the curtain.
Tab top and eyelet curtains:
Measure from the very top of the pole.
Here are manufacturer-specific curtain measuring guides
Belfield Furnishings curtain measuring guide
Bill Beaumont Textiles curtain measuring guide
Curtain Express curtain measuring guide
Montgomery curtain measuring guide
Style Furnishings curtain measuring guide
