How to Measure a Bench Cushion
Use this guide for benches, swings, gliders, and window seats. Most styles need three dimensions: Thickness, Width, and Depth. Identify your corner shape below before ordering.
Choose the cushion thickness
Select a thickness between 2 and 5 inches. If your bench has armrests, check that your chosen thickness does not raise your seated position above the armrest height — use the book method in the tips section to test first.
Measure the width
Measure side to side across the full seating area of the bench frame.
Old cushions warp, compress, and stretch over time. Measuring them produces an inaccurate order. Always measure the bare wood or metal frame directly.
Measure the depth
Measure from the front edge of the bench frame to the back rail or wall edge. For a swing or glider, measure the frame slats front to back, not the chain or hardware.
Identify your corner shape
Check your bench frame and select the option that matches:
Measuring tips
Stack books on the bench seat to simulate your chosen thickness. Check that the stack sits comfortably below the armrests before deciding on thickness.
A steel retractable tape stays straight across long bench spans. Cloth tape stretches and will give you readings that are slightly too large.
We produce cushions in ½" increments. Round each measurement to the nearest half-inch before entering dimensions at checkout.
Take each measurement twice and compare. If the readings differ, take a third and use the middle value.
Have an unusual bench shape or need a template?
Email us at support@uscushion.com — we can work from photos or a hand-drawn sketch.
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