Furniture Measuring Tips

What you will need

  • Tape Measure
  • Paper
  • Pen/Pencil
  • How to Measure a Room

  • First measure the door that will be used to bring the furniture in the room. 
  • Measure the height and width of each wall in the room/space.
  • Measure from one corner to the opposite corner to confirm the room is square or has crooked angles.
  • Measure and make notes on all windows and doors. Be sure to measure how high the windows are from the floor.
  • Measure and make notes for all doorways, windows, radiators, heating vents and electrical outlets
  • For new furniture purchases,
  • For additional measuring tips, click here.

    Measure Entryways and Passages for Delivery

  • Go over and measure all entries, passages, elevators, stairways and doorways the furniture will travel through to its end campus location.
  • Make note of any hallway corners, staircases, railings, light fixtures or any architectural impediments that must be cleared.
  • Any furniture purchased should be at least 4 inches less than the passage measurements for easy maneuvering.
  • How to Measure a Furniture Piece

  • Width:  Measure the item width at the widest point from left to right.
  • Depth:  Push item against the wall,, measure distance from the wall to the front of the item.
  • Height:  Measure item height to the highest point from bottom to top.
  • For a snapshot of furniture measurements, click here.

    If you need any assistance with measuring your space to determine furniture sizes, please contact Purchasing Services at purchasing@usfca.edu or 415-422-5898.