Use a steel tape measure
Measure the width from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame at the top
Measure the width from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame in the middle
Measure the width from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame at the bottom
Record the smallest width
Measure the height from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame on the left side
Measure the height from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame in the middle
Measure the height from inside edge to inside edge of the window frame on the right side
Record the smallest height
Measure the depth of the window opening if needed
Measure in inches
Check that the tape measure is straight and level
Double-check all measurements before ordering or cutting materials
