Standard UK curtain sizes
UK ready-made curtains are still sold in inches, width first, then drop. The width is for each curtain in the pair.
Checked against UK retailer and maker guides on 21 October 2026.
Ready-made widths and drops
| Width (each curtain) | Drops available (Ideal Textiles) |
|---|---|
| 46 in (116 cm Ideal Textiles; 117 cm Dunelm) | 48 in (122 cm), 54 in (137 cm), 72 in (183 cm), 90 in (229 cm) |
| 66 in (168 cm) | 54 in (137 cm), 72 in (183 cm), 90 in (229 cm) |
| 90 in (229 cm Ideal Textiles; 228 cm Dunelm) | 54 in (137 cm), 72 in (183 cm), 90 in (229 cm), 108 in (274 cm) |
So a “66 × 72” pair is two curtains, each 66 inches wide and 72 inches long. Dunelm also sells 112 in (284 cm) widths in some ranges online.
Door curtains
Door curtains are sold singly. Dunelm and Ideal Textiles both list 46 in and 66 in widths with an 84 in drop (Dunelm gives 213 cm; Ideal Textiles 210 cm).
Voiles
Ideal Textiles lists voile panels at 53–58 in (about 132–145 cm) wide in the same drops as curtains, usually sold singly.
Which size do I need?
Measure the pole or track, not the glass. Each curtain should be about the width of the pole for a full look (Dunelm), and Ideal Textiles suggests a pair 1.5 to 2 times the pole width for a full, gathered look. Use the curtain size picker to work it out.
Questions
What are standard curtain sizes in the UK?
Ready-made widths are 46, 66 and 90 inches per curtain, with drops of 54, 72 and 90 inches most common (Ideal Textiles also lists 48 and 108 inch drops).
Is the curtain width for one curtain or the pair?
One curtain. Ready-made curtains are sold in pairs and the size given is for each one.
What is 66 × 72 curtains in cm?
About 168 cm wide (each curtain) by 183 cm long.
Where these numbers come from
- Ideal Textiles: curtain size chart
- Dunelm: how to measure for curtains
- Dunelm: how to measure for tracks and poles
Checked 21 October 2026. Makers round sizes differently, so always check the dimensions on the product you're buying.