How To Measure A Couch

When shopping for a new couch, it's important to measure your existing couch so that you can choose a new one that will fit in the same space. Measuring a couch is a simple task that can be done in just a few minutes.

What You'll Need

You will need the following items to measure a couch:

A measuring tape
A pen or pencil
A piece of paper

Steps

To measure a couch, follow these steps:

Place the measuring tape at one end of the couch.
Pull the measuring tape across the couch to the other end.
Read the measurement on the measuring tape.
Record the measurement on a piece of paper.
Repeat steps 1-4 to measure the height and depth of the couch.

Once you have measured the couch, you can use the measurements to choose a new couch that will fit in the same space. To do this, simply compare the measurements of the new couch to the measurements of your existing couch.

Tips

Here are a few tips for measuring a couch:

If the couch has cushions, be sure to measure the couch with the cushions in place.
If the couch has a skirt, be sure to measure the couch from the top of the skirt to the bottom of the frame.
If the couch has arms, be sure to measure the couch from the outside edge of one arm to the outside edge of the other arm.