How do I measure for a Custom Outdoor Run Cover (Type A)?
This guide explains how to measure your outdoor run (Type A) for a custom-fitted Kuvr® Rabbit Hutch Cover, including each required measurement, where to take it, and how to record it accurately. There are 4 measurements to take, labelled A to D.
Note: This guide is for measuring individual flat panels — screens and tarpaulins — that fit over the exposed mesh areas of a run. It is not for a full five-sided cover that encloses the whole run. If that's what you need, use our full run cover guide instead.
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 outdoor run (Type A), taken from a few angles alongside your measurements, help us understand the exact shape of each mesh area and get your panels right from the outset. Including a tape measure in shot for scale is ideal.
The measurements
A — Height to top of front frame
The vertical height at the front of the run, measured from the base of the frame straight up to the top of the front framework, just below where the roof begins. Keep the tape vertical and stop at the top of the timber frame, not the roof overhang.
B — Width of frame at base (excluding roof overhang)
The full width across the front of the run at its base, from the outside of the left upright to the outside of the right upright. Measure at the base and ignore any roof that projects beyond the frame.
C — Depth of frame at base (excluding roof overhang)
The front-to-back depth of the run at its base, from the front uprights to the rear uprights. Measure along the base and exclude any roof overhang.
D — Height to top of rear frame (excluding roof)
The vertical height at the rear of the run, from the base up to the top of the rear framework. Because the roof slopes down towards the back, this is usually shorter than A. Stop at the top of the frame, not the roof.
Frequently asked questions
Which panels should I measure?
Measure each exposed mesh area you want covered as a separate flat panel — typically the front, the sides, and any open ends. Give the measurements for each panel separately so we can cut each screen to fit its own opening.
Should I measure the mesh opening or the frame?
Measure to the outside of the timber frame around each mesh area, not just the mesh itself. The screen fixes over the frame with eyelets and ties, so it needs to span the full framed opening.
Do I measure over an existing screen or cover?
No. Remove any old screen or cover and measure the bare frame. Measuring over an existing cover adds thickness and gives an inaccurate size.
My run isn't shown in any of the diagrams — what should I do?
Choose the diagram closest to your run’s shape and send photos of your run from a few angles alongside your measurements. We’ll use the photos to confirm the exact panels and get the fit right.
Ready to order?
Configure your own cover and get an instant quote on our Custom Rabbit Hutch Covers product page.
Downloads
Download the PDF measuring guide
Download the JPG measuring guide