To accurately measure for arm chair covers, paying close attention to the dimensions of the arms and seat area is essential. While a complete cover requires various measurements, specific instructions are provided for certain key dimensions.
Understanding these measurements helps ensure a better fit for your armchair cover, whether you are purchasing a ready-made cover or planning a custom solution.
Key Measurements for Armchair Arms and Side Depth
The following measurements focus on determining the size and shape of your armchair's arms and the side depth at the seat cushion level, as detailed in the provided guidelines.
Measuring Arm Dimensions
- Arm Depth: To measure the arm depth, extend your measuring tape from the very tip of the arm (the front-most point) back along the arm to where it meets the main body or back of the chair.
- Arm Width: Measure the arm width at two key points:
- At the top of the arm, find the widest point and take your measurement there.
- At the bottom of the arm, find the lowest point (typically near the floor or chair base) and measure its width.
- Arm Height: To measure arm height, place your measuring tape at the tip of the arm and measure straight down vertically to the base of the seat cushion.
Measuring Side Depth
- Side Depth: Measure the side depth of the chair specifically at the bottom of the seat cushion level. This helps determine the depth from the front to the back of the seating area on the side.
Accurately taking these measurements, particularly for the varied dimensions of the arms and the side seat depth, provides crucial data for selecting or crafting an armchair cover that fits well.
