How do I measure for a Custom L-Shape Sectional Sofa Cover?
This guide explains how to measure your L-shape sectional sofa for a custom-fitted Kuvr® garden furniture cover, including each required measurement, where to take it, and how to record it accurately. There are 10 measurements to take, labelled A to J.
Important
Provide exact measurements with no extra allowance added. Kuvr® adds a standard tolerance of +25 mm (1 in) to the width and depth for a comfortable fit; no allowance is added to the height. You can measure in centimetres, inches, or metres — you choose your preferred unit when you configure the cover.
Please include photos
Photos of your L-shape sectional sofa, taken from a few angles alongside your measurements, help us understand the exact shape and get your cover right from the outset. Including a tape measure in shot for scale is ideal.
The measurements
A — Total width
Total width is the overall width of the sofa, measured straight across the front from the outer edge of one end to the outer edge of the other, at the widest point.
B — Total depth
Total depth is the overall front-to-back depth of the sofa, measured at the deepest point (usually along the longer return).
C — Total height
Total height is the vertical distance from the ground to the highest point of the sofa, usually the top of the backrest. Measure straight up.
D — Depth of left section
This is the front-to-back depth of the left-hand section. Measure straight back from the front edge to the rear.
E — Front length, left section
This is the length along the front of the left-hand section, measured straight along the front edge.
F — Front length, right section
This is the length along the front of the right-hand section, measured straight along the front edge.
G — Depth of right section
This is the front-to-back depth of the right-hand section. Measure straight back from the front edge to the rear.
H — Height to top of seat
This is the vertical height from the ground to the top of the seat cushion. Measure straight up at the seat.
I — Width of corner seat
This is the width across the corner seat section, measured straight across the corner cushion.
J — Depth from top of cushion to rear
This is the horizontal distance from the front edge of the seat cushion straight back to the rear of the sofa.
Frequently asked questions
Should I measure with the cushions in place?
Measure with the seat and back cushions in place, as the sofa normally sits. The cover is made to fit over the cushions, so their height and depth matter.
What if my sofa has a different number of seats or a slightly different shape?
Measure the closest layout shown here and send photos of your sofa. We confirm the exact pattern from your measurements and images before cutting.
Should I measure the sofa or my old cover?
Measure the sofa itself, with any existing cover removed. Measuring over an old cover adds thickness and gives an oversized result.
Ready to order?
Configure your own cover and get an instant quote on our Garden Furniture Covers Custom Size product page.
Downloads
Download the PDF measuring guide
Download the JPG measuring guide