Choosing
the right length pole for your window couldn’t be easier.
All
you need is a tape measure – metal ones are best.
Take all measurements to the nearest centimetre. Don’t
worry if your measurements are in inches as you can use the
conversion table at the bottom of this page to convert to
centimetres.
If
you have an existing curtain rail, which you are replacing
then measuring the length of this will give you the correct
length for your new pole.
For
other windows measure the inside recess width of the window
(see the diagram above).
Add at least 15cm ( 6” ) each side i.e. 30cm ( 12”
) in total.
Write the measurement total down and then you can start shopping
right away.
If
you are unsure of which length pole to choose then always
choose the size longer as the poles can easily be cut down.
Notes:
All pole measurements are that of the pole only, on which
the curtain rings can travel.
The lengths of the finials are over and above the pole length
quoted.
Longer poles will be in two pieces and are joined in with
a centre bracket.
| Pole
Length Conversion Chart |
| o |
| cm |
metres |
feet
& inches |
inches |
| 100 |
1.00 |
3'
3" |
39" |
| 125 |
1.25 |
4'
1" |
49" |
| 150 |
1.50 |
4'
11" |
59" |
| 160 |
1.60 |
5'
3" |
63" |
| 175 |
1.75 |
5'
8" |
68" |
| 180 |
1.80 |
5'
10" |
70" |
| 200 |
2.00 |
6'
6" |
78" |
| 225 |
2.25 |
7'
4" |
88" |
| 240 |
2.40 |
7'
10" |
94" |
| 250 |
2.50 |
8'
2" |
98" |
| 275 |
2.75 |
9'
0" |
108" |
| 300 |
3.00 |
9'
10" |
118" |
| 320 |
3.20 |
10'
6" |
126" |
| 325 |
3.25 |
10'
8" |
128" |
| 350 |
3.50 |
11'
5" |
137" |
| 375 |
3.75 |
12'
3" |
147" |
| 400 |
4.00 |
13'
1" |
157" |
| 425 |
4.25 |
13'
11" |
167" |
| 450 |
4.50 |
14'
9" |
177" |
| 475 |
4.75 |
15'
7" |
187" |
| 500 |
5.00 |
16'
5" |
197" |
|
