How to Measure For Patio Cushions

Gathering Measurements for your Patio Cushions

We use a sample cushion to demonstrate the proper way to take effective measurements. Once you have taken custom cushion measurements, you will be able to easily describe what you need from us.

*Old patio cushions tend to spread out over time and may change your measurements slightly.
*Do not to mash the cushion down while measuring.
*Measure edge to edge - not seam to seam

Format for reading our measurements: Width X Length X Thickness (Back/Seat)

Step 1 = Measure the width of your patio cushion. Remember to measure the furthest edges of the cushion and not seams.

Step 2 = Next, either lay the patio cushion flat or sit it up. You will want to measure from the top edge down to the break of the cushion. This will give you the back measurement of the cushion.

Step 3 = Same as step 2. Measure from the break or fold of the patio cushion down to the bottom of the cushion. This measurement will be for the bottom of the patio cushion.

Step 4 = Lay the cushion on a flat surface. With a ruler or measuring tape, record the length that you see. You should be measuring edge to edge and not seam to seam. Try to refrain from smashing the cushion down while taking measurements.

*Check your measurements = Step 2 and Step 3 should equal the overall measurement.

Step 5 = The final step is to measure the thickness of your patio cushion. Keep in mind that every cushion may differ slightly and it is ok to estimate the thickness of your cushions.

Now that you have all the measurements that you need, put them in order and use the formula to search for the cushion that best fits your measurements and preferences.

Sample cushion measurements = 20 X 36 X 3 (19/17)

Measure your Furniture

If you do not have older patio cushions to measure, you can also measure your patio furniture. Sometimes, this will give you more accurate measurements as opposed to measuring cushions.

The best way is imagine a cushion sitting on the chair. Try to visualize how you would like it to be.

To measure your patio furniture, follow the steps below.

Step 1 -Take a measurement across the seat of the furniture. This will give you the width.

Step 2 -Measure from the highest point of where you want the patio cushion to be down to the seat of the cushion. This will give you the back measurement.

Step 3 - Next, take a measurement from the back of the chair to the front edge. This measurement will be for the seat of the chair.

Step 4 - Now that you have all of your measurements, put them together as shown above in the cushion demonstration. Since there is no way to take measurements on the thickness, you will have to decide how thick that you want it to be.

In this case a 3" thick cushion would be suitable for this chair.