HOW TO MEASURE
How to Measure Ready-Made Curtains
Measure the full usable width of your curtain rod or track and the finished drop you need—not your existing curtain.
1. Confirm Your Hanging System
- Eyelet curtains: Slide directly onto a compatible curtain rod.
- Taped curtains: Hang from hooks on a compatible track, rail or rod-and-ring system.
2. Measure the Rod or Track Width
- Measure the full usable width of the curtain rod or track.
- For rods, measure between the finials and exclude the decorative end caps.
- Do not measure only the window glass or frame.
3. Calculate Fabric Width and Quantity
Ready-made curtain widths vary by range. Check the selected product for its exact width per drop before calculating your quantity.
For a properly gathered finish, aim for a total fabric width of approximately 1.5 to 2 times the full rod or track width. Sheer curtains generally look best closer to 2 times the width.
- Multiply the rod or track width by your chosen fullness.
- Divide that total by the selected curtain's width per drop.
- Round the answer up to the next whole number.
Required drops = total fabric width needed ÷ width per drop
Always round up so the curtain has enough fabric to form folds instead of being pulled flat.
4. Measure the Finished Drop
- Eyelet curtains: Measure from the top of the curtain rod to where you want the curtain to finish.
- Taped curtains: Measure from the track or hook position to the desired finished length.
- Check for skirtings, heaters, furniture, handles and uneven floors.
Ready-Made Curtain Lengths
| Length Option | Finished Length |
|---|---|
| Standard Length | 220cm |
| Extra Length | 250cm |
Important: Sold as 1 Drop
Every Linen & Co ready-made curtain is sold as 1 Drop, not as a pair. The quantity selected is the number of individual curtain panels you will receive.
Wider windows, sliding doors, sheers and fuller finishes may require additional drops.