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Curtain Length & Width Calculator — Drapery Sizing

Calculate exact rod mounting heights, finished curtain drop lengths, stack-back widths, ready-made panel counts, and custom fabric yardage.

Units:
1. Window & Wall Dimensions
Window Width (in)
Ceiling Height (ft)
Floor-to-Trim Top (in)
2. Drapery Styling & Hardware Location
Rod Mount Location
Floor Hem Style
Fabric Fullness Ratio
Ready-Made Panel Width (inches)
Drapery Specification
105" Finished Length
Buy standard 108" panels and hem to fit
Rod Mounting Height:105" du sol
Total Rod Width (High & Wide):74" (7" por lado)
Ready-Made Panels:4 Panels (2 per side)
Custom Fabric Bolt Yardage:~12.3 yds (12.3m)
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Architectural Calculation Standard & Methodology
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Drapery Rules

The "High and Wide" Architectural Principle

To maximize natural daylight and give the illusion of 10-foot luxury ceilings, follow the 2 golden rules of drapery installation:

1. Mount High: Place the rod 2" to 4" below the ceiling crown moulding, rather than right above the window frame.
2. Extend Wide: Add 6" to 10" of rod extension on each side so open curtains clear the glass pane entirely.
3. 2.0x Fullness: Total fabric width should equal 200% of the rod length for rich, full pleating folds.
Guidance & Clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Hanging the rod close to the ceiling draws the eye upward, making standard 8- or 9-foot ceilings feel dramatically higher. Extending the rod 6 to 10 inches wider than the casing allows the stacked panels to rest against the wall, allowing 100% of natural daylight into the room.

In residential living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms, sill-length curtains visually chop the wall in half and look unfinished. Floor-length drapery is the universal architectural standard unless blocked by a permanent heating radiator or kitchen counter.

The "Hover/Float" (1/2 inch above floor) is the most functional choice for robotic vacuums, pet homes, and high-traffic spaces because the bottom hem never collects dust bunnies or drags across flooring.