What are standard curtain rod lengths?

Standard curtain rods typically come in sizes ranging from 24″ – 144″, while mini and small curtain rods range from 12″ – 48″. If you’re looking for a more custom look, try measuring the width of your window and adding 4-6 inches on each side to account for the hardware.

How do I know what size curtain rods to buy?

Use the largest of the three as your window’s width. If you don’t have much space to either side of your window, look for a curtain rod that is the same width as your window. However, if space permits, we recommend that your curtain rod extend five inches past your window on either side.

Should curtains be wider than the rod?

How wide should curtains be? To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed, they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2.5 times the width of the window/rod. That means if you are ordering Grommet style or Rod-pocket style, the total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window/rod widths.

What size diameter Do curtain rods come in?

For wood curtain rods, the diameters available are between 1 ⅜ inch and three inches. Whereas wrought iron, hollow rods, and other metal rods are more flexible and have thinner options than wood. Metal rod diameters include ½ inch, ¾ inch, ⅝ inch, all the way to three inches.

What size curtain rod do I need for 48 inch window?

To accomplish that, you would need to make sure the curtain rod is at least 20 inches larger than the original window size of 48 inches, or 68 inches. This would result in all 48 inches of window glass showing when curtains are fully opened. Most ideal!

What size curtain rod do I need for a 36 inch window?

A curtain rod size of 28 to 48 inches will suit any window up to 36 inches in width. These are the small windows in a home, such as in a bathroom or the window on a door.

How do you measure a rod?

Follows these simple steps:

  1. Measure the width of the window you are going to cover.
  2. Rod width does not include the width of the finials on each end.
  3. Determine proper overlap.
  4. Add the widths of the window, overlap and finial width as shown below to determine the overall width.