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.
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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.
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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.
If you are ready & are interested in pricing or ordering, please refer to Purchasing Services' Furniture homepage.
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