Curtain Panel & Drapery Quantity Calculator
Curtain fullness is the ratio of ungathered fabric width to window rod width.
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72-inch wide curtain rod using 50-inch store panels at 2.0x standard fullness: Target Fabric Width = 72 × 2.0 = 144 inches. Panels Required = Ceil[144 / 50] = 3 -> rounded to 4 panels.
📖 About Curtain Panel & Drapery Quantity Calculator
Curtain fullness is the ratio of ungathered fabric width to window rod width. Standard interior design recommends 2.0x fullness so curtains maintain elegant folds when closed.
To use the Curtain Panel & Drapery Quantity Calculator, enter your Curtain Rod / Window Track Width, Drapery Fullness Style, Single Store Panel Fabric Width. The calculator instantly computes Number of Curtain Panels Needed, Total Combined Ungathered Fabric Width and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Curtain Rod / Window Track Width (e.g. 72 in inches), Drapery Fullness Style — choose from 1.5x Fullness (Minimal Tailored Look), 2.0x Fullness (Standard Deluxe Gathering), 2.5x Fullness (Heavy Rich Pleated Gathering), and Single Store Panel Fabric Width (e.g. 50 in inches). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Target Total Width = Curtain Rod Width × Fullness Multiplier (1.5x to 2.5x)
Panels Required = Ceil[ Target Total Width ÷ Single Panel Width ] (Rounded up to even pair count)
Worked Example
72-inch wide curtain rod using 50-inch store panels at 2.0x standard fullness:
Target Fabric Width = 72 × 2.0 = 144 inches.
Panels Required = Ceil[144 / 50] = 3 -> rounded to 4 panels.
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