Curtain Length Chart
Curtains that stop at the wrong height are the most common window mistake. This chart shows the standard ready-made curtain lengths, the five finished-length styles from sill to puddle, how much width you need for proper fullness, and where to hang the rod — plus printable measuring worksheets and an Excel calculator to work out every window in the house.
Curtain Measuring Pack
A printable curtain length and width chart, room-by-room measuring worksheets, a rod placement guide and an Excel calculator for panel length and width.
- Length chart (PDF/XLSX)
- Measuring worksheet (PDF/DOCX)
- Calculator (XLSX)
Formats: PDF, XLSX, DOCX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out by Kedop.
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Standard curtain lengths
| Panel length | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 63 in (160 cm) | Sill or apron length on standard windows; small rooms |
| 84 in (213 cm) | Floor length with a rod around 7 ft in rooms with 8 ft ceilings |
| 95–96 in (241–244 cm) | Floor length with the rod mounted higher — the most popular “tall” look for 8–9 ft ceilings |
| 108 in (274 cm) | Ceilings around 9–10 ft or rods mounted near the ceiling |
| 120 in (305 cm) | High ceilings of 10 ft or more, or tall windows and doors |
Ready-made panels are usually sold in these lengths; sizes vary slightly by brand and by heading type, so check the measurement point (from the top of the ring, tab or pocket).
Finished length styles
| Style | Where it ends | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sill | About ½ in above the window sill | Kitchens, over radiators, deep sills |
| Apron | About 4 in below the sill | Bedrooms, cottage style |
| Floor | About ½ in above the floor | Most living rooms; easy to clean |
| Break | 1–2 in resting on the floor | Relaxed, tailored look |
| Puddle | 6–8 in pooled on the floor | Formal rooms with little foot traffic |
How wide should curtains be?
For a full, gathered look, the total width of your curtains should be about 1.5 to 2.5 times the width of the rod: around 1.5× for a lighter, flatter look, 2× for standard fullness and 2.5× or more for sheers and luxury drapes. A 60-inch-wide rod with standard fullness needs about 120 inches of fabric in total — for example two panels of about 60 inches each.
Where to hang the rod
- Height: 4–10 inches above the window frame, or halfway between the frame and the ceiling, to make the window look taller.
- Width: extend the rod 3–10 inches beyond each side of the frame so open curtains don’t block the glass.
- Use a centre bracket for rods wider than about 5 ft.
- Keep rod height consistent across all windows in a room.
How to measure
- Install the rod or mark its position first.
- Measure the rod width between the brackets (not including finials).
- Measure from the top of the rod (or the ring eye) down to where you want the curtain to end.
- Adjust for the heading: for rings, measure from the ring’s eye; for rod pockets, from the top of the rod.
- Measure every window — floors and ceilings are rarely perfectly level.
- Write each measurement on the worksheet, with the room and window name.
Worked example
A living-room window is 48 inches wide with the top of the frame 82 inches above the floor and an 8 ft (96 in) ceiling. Hanging the rod 7 inches above the frame puts it at 89 inches. For a floor-length look ending ½ inch above the floor, the curtain needs to be about 88½ inches from the rod — so buy 95-inch panels and hem them, or raise the rod to about 95½ inches for a near-ceiling look. With 8 inches of rod past each side, the rod is 64 inches, so for 2× fullness you need about 128 inches of fabric: two panels around 64 inches wide.
Formats and printing
The pack includes a printable chart, a measuring worksheet for each room and an Excel calculator. Prints on US Letter and fits A4.
AI-assisted content
Templates were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by Kedop.
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard curtain lengths?
63, 84, 95/96, 108 and 120 inches.
What length curtains for an 8 ft ceiling?
Usually 84 in with a lower rod or 95/96 in with the rod mounted higher.
How wide should curtains be?
About 2× the rod width for standard fullness.
How high should a curtain rod be?
4–10 inches above the frame, or halfway to the ceiling.
Should curtains touch the floor?
Floor length ends about ½ in above; break and puddle styles rest on it.
Is this a subscription?
No, it is a one-time download.