Get Window Measurement Worksheet

1) Measure the width inside the window opening at the top, and round down to the nearest 1/8" measurement. 2) Measure the height inside the window opening from the top of the window opening to the window sill. If your window does not have a sill, measure to the point you would like the blind to reach.

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Place a tape measure horizontally between the inside jamb on the left and the right. Close the window and make a similar measurement from jamb to jamb near the middle of the window. Measure the distance between the jambs at the top of the window. Record the shortest measurement.

The notation is the combined width and height, and is always a whole number for the rough opening, even though the actual measurements are usually ½ inch less. A 2426 window measures 2 feet, 4 inches by 2 feet, 6 inches. The first two numbers are for the window's width, while the second two define the window's height.

Measure the width of the window at the base. Extend your tape measure horizontally, from jamb to jamb or trim to trim. To measure the height of a casement window extend your tape measure vertically, from header to cell or drywall the sill. Be sure to capture both width and height measurements.

* Tip: Always list window measurements with width before height. Step 2. Take 3 vertical measurements of the window frame for the rough opening height. Measure the distance vertically across your frame from top to bottom on the left, middle, and right side of the window from head jamb to the window sill.

We recommend that you always note the width first, followed by the height. This ensures that you won't be in doubt about which figure is which when ordering your new windows and doors. Height: Measure left, middle and right. Make sure to write down the smallest measured dimensions.