Curtain length calculator
Enter where the curtain hangs from and how long you want it, and see the finished drop to order.
How the drop is worked out
The drop is the finished length from the top of the curtain to its hem. We start from the height of the track or ceiling, take off a small allowance for the gliders and hooks, then stop the hem at the point you chose: about 1cm above the floor, touching it, 1cm above the sill, or 15cm below the sill.
Want the width and fabric too? Use the curtain width and fabric calculator, then the track length calculator. If you would rather we measure, book a visit.
Common questions
How long should curtains be?
Most made-to-measure curtains in Singapore homes finish about 1cm above the floor, so they hang straight and do not collect dust. Sill-length curtains finish just above the window sill, and below-sill curtains about 15cm under it.
Should curtains touch the floor?
A curtain that just touches or breaks on the floor looks soft, but it picks up dust and damp from mopping. In humid Singapore flats, finishing slightly above the floor is easier to live with.
Do I measure from the track or the ceiling?
Measure from where the curtain will hang. With a ceiling track that is the ceiling; with a wall track or rod it is the underside of the track or the top of the rod. The calculator subtracts the hook and glider allowance for you.
What if my floor is not level?
Measure the drop at the left, middle and right and use the shortest figure. The fitter confirms it at the measuring visit before anything is made.
More tools
- Instant price estimateAdd your windows and see a price range for curtains and blinds.
- BTO curtain budget plannerPick your flat type and rooms to see a package and total.
- Curtain or blind finderAnswer four questions and get a recommendation for each window.
- Curtain style quizFive picture questions to find your style and a look to copy.
- Blackout or dim-out quizFind out how dark your room needs to be for the way you sleep.
- Curtain fabric quizMatch a fabric to your room, sun, kids, pets and cleaning.
- Sun and glare checkerSee when the sun hits your window through the year in Singapore.
- Curtain width and fabric calculatorPanel width, flat width and fabric to buy for any track.
- Curtain track length calculatorHow long a track must be so curtains stack clear of the glass.
- Blind size calculatorSquare feet per blind, the 20 sq ft minimum and a price range.
- Curtain fabric chartFabric needed by track width, heading and drop.
Tell us about your windows
Send photos and rough window sizes on WhatsApp for an early quote. When you are ready, we measure at your home and bring fabric and blind samples. The visit needs a $50 deposit, credited to your order. Found a lower quote for the same curtains? We price match. See the price match terms.