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How to Measure for Custom Covers
Accurate measurements help CoversForge make custom covers that fit better, protect better, and look cleaner. Use this guide before placing your order, especially for patio furniture, grills, fire pits, tables, equipment, and special shapes.
Measure the Item
Measure the actual object you want to cover, not an old cover or packaging size.
Check Every Dimension
Confirm width, depth, height, diameter, and any special shape details before ordering.
Ask Before Production
If you are unsure, contact us with photos before placing your custom order.
3 Simple Steps to Measure Correctly
Choose the Cover Type
Select the closest product category or custom shape before measuring.
Measure Width, Depth, Height
Use a tape measure and record the largest outer dimensions of the item.
Review Before Ordering
Double-check all numbers, units, shape details, and special requirements.
What Measurements Do You Need?
Most custom covers require a few basic dimensions. Depending on the product shape, you may also need diameter, slope, arm height, back height, corner radius, or cut-out details.
- Width: Measure the widest left-to-right point.
- Depth: Measure the deepest front-to-back point.
- Height: Measure from the ground or base to the highest point.
- Diameter: For round items, measure straight across the widest part.
- Shape details: Note slopes, curves, L-shapes, U-shapes, handles, chimneys, or cut-outs.
- Quantity: If ordering multiple covers, measure each item separately.
Common Shape Measuring Tips
Rectangular Covers
Measure width, depth, and height. Use the largest outer points, including arms, handles, or raised edges.
Round Covers
Measure the diameter across the widest point and the total height from base to top.
L-Shaped Covers
Measure both sections separately, including left and right lengths, depth, and overall height.
Slanted Covers
Measure the lower height, higher height, width, and depth. Include a photo if the slope is unusual.
Fire Pit Covers
Measure the full outer size, including table ledges, burners, knobs, or decorative edges.
Grill Covers
Measure full width with side shelves, total depth, and height from ground to the highest point.
Product Measurement Guides
Choose the closest product type below. If your item does not match any category, use the Custom Covers option and send us photos for review.
Patio Furniture Covers
Chairs, benches, sofas, sectionals, dining sets, ottomans, chaise lounges, and tables.
Grill & Heating Covers
Grills, smokers, fire pits, fire bowls, fire columns, kitchen islands, and firewood racks.
Custom Shape Covers
Round, rectangular, L-shape, U-shape, slanted, triangular, hexagonal, octagonal, and pyramid covers.
Outdoor Lifestyle Covers
Umbrellas, swings, hot tubs, fountains, cushion storage boxes, and sandbox covers.
Equipment Covers
Outdoor equipment, machines, generators, AC units, tools, and specialty items.
Special Project Covers
Need a cover for an unusual object? Send photos, dimensions, and usage environment.
Before You Place an Order
Custom covers are made according to the measurements and details you submit. Please review everything carefully before payment and production.
- Use inches or centimeters consistently.
- Measure the actual item, not a previous cover.
- Measure the widest, deepest, and highest points.
- Check if handles, knobs, wheels, shelves, or decorative parts need to be covered.
- Confirm left/right direction for L-shaped or asymmetrical items.
- Upload or email photos for unusual shapes.
- Review fabric, color, tie-down, grommet, and personalization selections.
Measurement Responsibility
Customers are responsible for submitting accurate measurements. CoversForge produces custom covers based on the details provided by the customer.
Custom products made according to customer-submitted measurements cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded due to measurement errors.
Need Help Measuring?
Send us your product type, dimensions, photos, and any special shape details. Our team will help you review the information before you place an order.