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Back Cushion Measuring Guide

How to Measure for Back Cushions

How To Measure For A Back Cushion

  • Thickness Measurement

    Step 1 - Back Cushion Thickness

    Select your back cushion thickness. Our chair cushions range in thickness from 2 to 5 inches.

  • Width Measurement

    Step 2 - Back Cushion Width

    The back cushion width is measured from side to side as shown.

    Like the seat cushion width, you must measure the actual area of your furniture that you would like to be covered by the cushion, not an old back cushion.

  • Height Measurement

    Step 3 - Back Cushion Height

    Measure the overall height from the bottom of the back to the top of the back, or the height you would like your cushions to go up on the back of your chair or bench.

  • Deep Seating Back Height Measurement

    *For Deep Seating Back Cushion Height

    Overall Back Height
    Measure the overall height from the bottom of the back to the top of the back, or the height you would like your cushions to go up on the back of your chair or bench.

    Deduct Seat Thickness
    Once you have the overall back height measurement, you will need to deduct the thickness of the seat cushion from the overall back height. Otherwise, the back cushion will be too tall for the frame.

Cushion Corner Specifications

  • Square Corners
    Squared
    All corners squared
  • Rounded Top Corners
    Rounded Top Corners
    Bottom corners squared
    Top corners have a 3″ radius
  • Rounded Corners
    All Corners Rounded
    All corners have a radius of 3″
  • Rounded Top
    Rounded Top
    Bottom corners squared
    Top radius varies based on size
    (Half of width or half of height, whichever is shorter)


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Measuring Tips
Required Measurements
  • Thickness
  • Width
  • Height


Determine The Correct Thickness
If you are unsure what cushion thickness to select, you can easily determine the optimal cushion thickness for your deep seating chair frame by stacking a book or two on your bench seat to get a rough idea of how thick your cushion should be.

Measure The Back Height Correctly
If the back cushion of your deep seating cushion set will rest on top of the seat cushion, the seat thickness must be deducted from the overall back measurement. In order to avoid ordering a back cushion that is too tall for your chair, measure the overall height of your chair back, then deduct your selected seat thickness from that overall measurement.

Do Not Measure Old Cushions
Do not measure an existing or old chair cushions to order a new custom cushion. Instead, measure the area of the chair that you would like to be covered by the new cushion. Using measurements obtained from an old chair cushion may result in new cushions that do not fit properly as cushions often change in size as the fabric becomes worn and stretches from use.

Use The Right Tools
For the most accurate results, we recommend using a rigid measuring tool such as a carpenter's tape measure or a measuring stick. Avoid using 'soft' measuring tools such as tailor's tape.

Round Your Measurements
Your width, back measurements should be rounded up or rounded down to the nearest ½ inch as most dimensions on our site can be adjusted to a ½ inch prescision.