Standard Blind Measurements

All measurements should be provided in cm unless the website gives you the option to provide the measurement in mm or inches.

Standard blind measurements.

Skinny lightweight blinds with very narrow slats are called mini blinds and look best in modern decor and covering smaller windows. Vertical blind alternatives include wood and fabric sliding panels soft sheer vertical shades woven wood panels and verticell shades. A steel tape measure is much more accurate than cloth measuring tape. At the left in the center and at the right.

For solar shades and vertical blinds record the width at the top of the window only. Our factory will make your blind or shade to the exact measurements you provide. Always measure to the nearest 1 8 inch. 36 72 inches high 24 48 inches wide.

The standard sizes of window blinds ought to match these and can be found in most stores. Left center and right. If you prefer to keep the blind from resting on the sill deduct a 1 4 from the height. Measuring for your blinds is a cinch we ve provided simple step by step guides for you to follow it really couldn t be any simpler and it won t break the bank.

Refer to your window blind packaging and instructions for specific measurements or requirements for the blinds you choose. Measure the height of the window recess three times. The width and length of the blind corresponds to standard window sizes. For all other blinds and shades use the longest measurement.

Measure the height of your window opening in three places. How to measure the window to get the right blinds inside mount. Casement window size casement window. 1 8 feet high 2 8 feet wide.

Minimum inside mounting clearance for most brands cellular shades. Those slats are typically 1 2 inch deep and hung within the window frame. Standard and top down bottom up. Measure once on the left at the center and on the right and take the longest of the three measurements.

Measuring guide for window blinds. Standard sliding window sizes are 24 inch by 23 inch 36 inch by 36 inch 48 inch by 24 inch or 48 inch by 36 inch. Note the longest measurement as it will be the one you use. If you want increased light blockage and privacy add a few extra inches outside of the window space.

To find the right size for inside mount blinds the most typical mounting method for any blind take three. When measuring to fit any of these blinds to your windows it is important to remember a few key things. Be sure to allow extra space for the head rail and mounting brackets which can be up to 2 1 2 inches tall. Use the smallest measurement if you re measuring for sheer shades vertical blinds solar shades or roller shades.

Make sure you hold both ends of the tape on the inside edges of the recess. Standard window sizes for casement windows come in a wide variety. Inside mounted vertical blinds won t work on standard doors.