Standard Curtain Widths And Lengths

For example a pack of curtains labelled w 117cm x d 137cm will contain two curtains each measuring 117cm by 137cm.

Standard curtain widths and lengths. All of our ready made curtain sizes are labelled with width by drop sizing so the first number is always the measurement across and the second is always the measurement down. Widths 117 168 228 x lengths 137 182 228 ready made curtains blinds shutters and accessories choice of over 3000 fabrics unlimited sizes made to fit your window perfectly. Before you buy decide how you plan to hang your curtains. Standard curtains come in three lengths 84 inches 96 inches or 108 inches.

Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width. Generally you want to stay away from the 84 inch standard curtains unless you have very low ceilings. 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches. There are also three standard widths of ready made curtains.

Widths vary but most are 45 inches wide. When we list or write curtain measurements the width always comes before the drop. Ready made curtains are available in three standard widths. Tier curtains which are shorter and generally don t cover an entire window are usually either 24 inches or 36 inches long.

Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches. These measurements refer to the width of each ready made curtain panel which are usually sold in pairs. Tier curtains also referred to as café curtains or kitchen tiers come in 24 inch and 36 inch lengths. Draperies typically cover larger windows in formal living rooms and dens while curtains with lighter fabrics hang on smaller kitchen and bedroom windows.

How to measure for the correct curtain length. The size of your windows and look you wish to achieve will greatly influence panel width and length but a general rule of thumb is that your curtains should be at least 1 5 times the width of the window to ensure proper coverage. More than one panel is usually necessary to cover standard window designs. 112 cm 44 inches 167 cm 66 inches or 228 cm 90 inches.

The 96 inch and 108 inch lengths work in a wider range of typical spaces. The most common premade lengths are 63 84 95 108 and 120 inches. Our ready made curtains are sold in pairs and the size refers to each individual curtain. This doesn t mean these are the only curtain lengths it s just what you re likely to find online and in stores ready made.

You can find curtains in a few standard lengths. When measuring for curtains keep in mind that curtains usually come in only a few different lengths. Narrow 46 inches medium 54 to 66 inches and wide 90 inches.