How To Calculate How Many Years You Need

Use our online calculator here below to estimate the yardage you need for your drapery project. Feel free to call us with any questions.

  • Enter the total width of your drapes in inches (the width of your rod

  • Enter the total height of your drapes

  • Enter the fullness (2.5 for regular fabric, 3.0 for sheers)

  • Enter the side returns and overlap (3.5” are standard)

  • Enter the bottom hem (10”, i.e. double 5” bottom hem is standard)

  • Enter the width of the fabric (regular fabrics are 54” wide, sheers are often around 118” wide)

  • If your fabric has a design / pattern, enter the vertical repeat in inches. Solid fabrics have 0 repeat.

  • Select if the drapes are a pair or a single panel, and if ithey are lined or unlined

  • Our drapery yardage calculator gives you the result. You can select multiple drapes with different measurements, and get a printout by downloading the PDF.

Custom Drapery Yardage Calculator

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Note: OVERLAP is captured and shown in PDF but not used in your current formulas.