How to Measure for Chair Cushions

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place the old chair cushion on a flat surface.

   Only measure chair cushions that still fit the chair frame well.
   
   If you measure misshapen cushions, the measurements for your new cushions will be off.
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   Step 2: Measure the length of the cushion by measuring from the bottom of the cushion to the top of the cushion.

   , The cushion is most likely to be misshapen in the width, so take 3 separate width measurements.
   
   Take one from the top width, middle width and bottom width.
   
   Use the smallest of the numbers you obtain. , Use this number only as a reference point, because it's likely the cushion has been flattened from use. ,,,, Don't measure using the seam as your starting or ending point.
   
   Simply measure from one edge to the other. ,, Subtract enough from the measurement that your cushion will fit easily into the spot without too much room to slide or move. ,
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   Step 3: Measure the width of the cushion by measuring from one side to the other.

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   Step 4: Measure the thickness of the cushion.

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   Step 5: Measure the back seat cushion

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   Step 6: if present

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   Step 7: in the same manner as the cushion seat.

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   Step 8: Place the deep-seating cushion on a hard

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   Step 9: even surface.

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    Step 10: Measure the length of the back seat cushion (from top to bottom).

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    Step 11: Measure the width of the back seat cushion (side to side).

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    Step 12: Measure the chair itself if the cushions are too old or worn to yield accurate measurements.

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    Step 13: Measure the width of the chair seat.

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    Step 14: Measure the length of the chair seat.

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