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How to Measure

Three measurements tell me everything I need to know about fit. When you order a cover, you'll enter them on the product page using the letters below.

Easiest of all: send a photo. Upload a photo of a corner and one of the whole swing on the order form, and I'll check your measurements before I cut. Or text photos to (843) 813-4040 first.
TOP VIEWLooking down on the swingMattressFRONTABDepthTwin ≈ 43"Full ≈ 58"Length ≈ 81"Eye bolt + rope(don't include)Measure to the OUTSIDE of the corner posts.

A. Length (side to side)

Measure across the front of the swing, from the outside of one corner post to the outside of the other. Don't count the eye bolts. Most twin and full swings are about 81".

B. Depth (front to back)

Measure along one end, from the outside of the front post to the outside of the back post. Twin swings are about 43"; full swings about 58".

CORNER POSTTop view of one cornerrailEye bolt+ ropeCPost size: up to 3¼"Rope on the outside face = Standard FitCEILING HEIGHTFor rope kitsabout 1 ftDFloor to ceilingEach rope = D + 5 ft

C. Corner post size

Measure one face of a corner post. Standard Fit covers are made for posts up to 3¼" square.

Where the rope attaches

  • Rope tied to an eye bolt on the outside of the corner post: choose a Standard Fit cover.
  • Rope runs through a block sticking out below the frame, or attaches somewhere else: send a photo before ordering.

Which size?

SizeA. LengthB. Depth
Twinabout 81"about 43"
Fullabout 81"about 58"

D. Ceiling height (rope kits)

Measure from the floor to the ceiling where the swing will hang. Choose the rope kit for that height, or the next size up if you're in between. Each rope is cut to your ceiling height plus 5 feet, which leaves plenty for knots and adjusting the swing's height.