Outdoor Furniture Cover Size Guide

Every URBAN TAILOR.® cover comes in standard sizes, cut and stitched by hand in our own atelier. Because we do not make custom covers, choosing the right standard size is the most important step. This guide shows you how to measure your outdoor furniture and which cover fits which set.

How to measure outdoor furniture for a cover

Measure the furniture exactly as you will cover it: chairs pushed under the table, cushions on or off, lounge modules in their usual position. Then take three measurements at the widest points.

1. Length: the longest side of the set, from the outermost edge to the outermost edge.
2. Width: the widest side, measured at right angles to the length.
3. Height: from the ground to the highest point (usually the back of a chair or sofa).

Add 5 to 10 cm of room on the length and width. That extra space lets air circulate under the cover and makes it easy to pull on and off. The cover does not need to reach the ground: a gap of a few centimetres at the bottom improves ventilation and prevents condensation.

Which size do I need?

Take the cover whose length and width are 5 to 10 cm larger than your furniture. If your set falls between two sizes, choose the larger one. A slightly roomy cover protects better than a tight one, because rain runs off freely and nothing pulls on the seams.

Standard sizes per type of furniture

Garden dining set covers (table and chairs in one)

14 sizes, all 85 cm high: 100 x 100, 130 x 130, 160 x 150, 180 x 150, 200 x 150, 220 x 150, 240 x 150, 240 x 190, 260 x 150, 260 x 190, 280 x 150, 280 x 190, 300 x 150 and 300 x 190 cm. Push the chairs under the table before measuring. View dining set covers.

Garden table, bench and picnic table covers

9 lengths at 100 cm wide and 75 cm high: 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300 and 340 cm. Ideal for a table without chairs, a bench or a picnic table. View table and bench covers.

Round table and round seating group covers

4 diameters, 85 cm high: Ø180, Ø220, Ø250 and Ø300 cm. Measure the diameter across the widest point, including chairs pushed in. View round covers.

Square lounge set and garden table covers

6 sizes: 100 x 100 and 130 x 130 cm at 85 cm high, and 200 x 200, 240 x 240, 300 x 250 and 300 x 300 cm at 75 cm high. View square covers.

Corner set covers (L-shaped lounge sets)

7 sizes, all 70 cm high with a 100 cm deep seat: 240 x 240, 270 x 270, 300 x 300, 330 x 255, 255 x 330, 355 x 275 and 275 x 355 cm. The first number is the long side as you look at the set from the front; for asymmetric sets, choose the version that matches the longer side. View corner set covers.

Platform lounge covers (low L-shaped sets)

3 sizes for low, modular lounge sets: 250 x 250, 275 x 275 and 300 x 300 cm, with a stepped height of 70 cm at the back and 30 cm at the platform. View platform lounge covers.

Chaise longue covers (lounge set with chaise)

270 x 175 x H70 cm, available as a left and a right version. Stand in front of the set: if the chaise is on your right, choose Right. View chaise longue covers.

Sun lounger, lounge bed and daybed covers

3 sizes, 35 cm high: 210 x 90 cm for a single sun lounger, 210 x 145 cm for a double lounger and 220 x 185 cm for a lounge bed or daybed. View sun lounger covers.

Garden chair and lounge chair covers

3 sizes, 85 cm high: 70 x 75 cm for a single garden or dining chair, 100 x 100 cm for a lounge chair or two stacked chairs and 130 x 130 cm for a large lounge chair. View garden chair covers.

Bar set covers

One size for a high table with bar stools: 230 x 160 x H100 cm. View bar set covers.

Parasol covers

Two heights, 60 cm wide: H250 cm and H290 cm, for cantilever and centre-pole parasols. The zip runs three quarters of the length, so the cover slides over the closed canopy easily. View parasol covers.

Frequently asked questions about sizing

Should the cover be tight or loose?

Slightly loose. Leave 5 to 10 cm of room on each side so air can circulate and the fabric is never under tension.

What if my furniture is between two sizes?

Choose the larger size. A roomier cover is easier to put on and air circulates better underneath.

Do I measure with or without cushions?

Measure the way you store the set. If the cushions stay on the furniture under the cover, measure with cushions.

Can I order a custom size?

Our webshop offers standard sizes only. With 14 dining set sizes, 7 corner set sizes and dedicated covers for tables, loungers, chairs, parasols and bar sets, almost every garden set fits one of our standard covers. Not sure? Email your measurements to info@urbantailorcovers.shop and we will tell you which size to order.