How to measure for plantation shutters
Measure your windows in five minutes
All you need is a tape measure. These numbers give you an estimate; we take the exact measurements ourselves before anything is built.
Five steps
How to measure a window for shutters
Find the window opening
Shutters sit inside the window opening: the box that holds the glass. Measure from the inside edges of that box, not the trim or the wall around it.
Measure the width
Measure side to side at the top, the middle and the bottom of the opening. Write down the largest of the three.
Measure the height
Measure top to bottom on the left, in the center and on the right, down to the sill. For an arched window, measure to the highest point of the arch. Write down the largest.
Round up to the next whole inch
If you measured 35⅝ inches, write 36. Rounding up keeps your estimate on the safe side.
Count the matching windows
Windows in the same room that are the same size and shape only need to be measured once. Note how many there are.
Measuring arched windows, bay windows and doors
Arched windows
Measure the full width and the height to the top of the curve. We measure the curve itself at the final measure.
Arched shuttersBay windows
Measure each window in the bay on its own, as separate windows.
Bay window shuttersFrench doors
Measure the glass area of each door, and note where the handle sits.
French door shuttersSliding glass doors
Measure the whole opening, and how much wall space there is on each side of the door.
Sliding door shutters
Write down your window measurements
One line per window size, room by room. Then put each line into the 3D shutter studio: set the size, the shape and how many, and you'll see your estimate with installation and sales tax included.
| Room | Width | Height | Shape | How many |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | 36 in | 71 in | Rectangle | 2 |
| Living room | 45 in | 76 in | Arched | 1 |
| Primary bedroom | 34 in | 58 in | Rectangle | 3 |
Example sizes only.
Shutter measuring questions
Prefer to skip the tape measure? Book a free consultation or call (281) 866-4660. Se habla español.
Do my measurements need to be exact?
No. Your numbers are for an estimate. Before anything is built, we come to your home for a final measure and take exact measurements of every window ourselves.
Why measure in three places?
Windows are rarely perfectly square. Measuring at the top, middle and bottom (and left, center and right) catches the difference, and writing down the largest keeps your estimate on the safe side.
What tools do I need?
A steel tape measure and something to write on. For tall windows, a step stool and a second person make it easier.
Can you measure for me instead?
Yes. Book a free in-home consultation and we'll measure every window, bring samples and give you a quote.