Size Curtain Measurements Width Or Length First

Choosing curtain rod styles.

Size curtain measurements width or length first.

The two panels ordered each need to be at least 42 inches wide. In this case 2 panels will give about 100 to 120 of width which. Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width. The width is always the first measurement given for example 46 x 54 117cm x 137cm means that each curtain is 46 inches 117cm wide by 54 inches 137cm drop.

Make sure the number of custom drapery panels you order can cover the entire area you want covered total width divided by panels. For a 60 inch window with two curtain panels add 24 inches to 60 inches window width and divide by 2 number of panels to get 42 inches. A common rule for displaying curtains properly says the curtains finished width should be at least 2 times the width of your window if not more sheers can be 3 times the window width to achieve a look of proper fullness. Curtain measurements are always written with the width first and then the length.

Curtain lengths are rounded to the nearest hundred inches. 200 curtains may be 185 wide for fullness order curtain sizes 4 to 5 times the width of your window. For instance 100 curtains vary from 98 to 102 wide. Here s how to calculate exactly how wide should your curtains be.

To work out which one you need measure the length of the rail or pole between the finials not the window. If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window. Fuller curtains lend a richer feel to your windows while curtains with a shorter width create a more tailored look. Curtain widths should typically be about 1 1 2 to 3 times the final width measurement of your window.

117cm 46 168cm 66 or 228cm 90. Most people choose to mount the rod 1 to 3 inches above the top of the window. Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches. For example a panel that is 46 x 54 is 46 inches wide and 54 inches long.

Don t buy your curtains just so they re big enough to cover a window. Measure the width of the rod from left to right. All curtains are sold as a pair unless stated otherwise. This will also make a difference in how the curtains feel in the room.

Measure the width of the window and multiply this by 1 5 to 3 times. Before you decide what size curtains you need you have to consider where you re going to mount the curtain rod. All curtains are measured width x length. Most ready made curtains come in these widths.

However the fullness you choose will ultimately define the style you want to achieve.