How to Measure Chaise Lounge Cushions

A chaise lounge cushion is long, it folds where the back meets the seat, and it has to stay put when you adjust the lounger. Getting those three things right is what makes a replacement cushion feel like the original.

Start with the old cushion, if you have one

If your old cushion still holds its shape, measure it flat on the ground from seam to seam. That tells you the size the manufacturer intended. If it's badly worn or missing, measure the frame instead, using the steps below.

1. Overall length

Lay the chaise completely flat and measure from the top of the backrest to the foot of the seat. Measure along the frame, not over any gaps.

2. Width

Measure across the frame at the top, middle and foot. Many loungers taper, so note all three. If they differ by more than about half an inch, tell us both the widest and narrowest width.

3. Hinge position

The hinge is where the cushion folds when you raise the backrest. Measure from the top of the backrest down to the point where the frame bends. This is the measurement people most often skip, and it's what makes the cushion bend in the right place. Some chaises also bend at the knee, so measure that too.

4. Thickness

Most chaise cushions are 2 to 4 inches thick. Thinner cushions suit slatted poolside loungers and stack easily; thicker ones feel more like a daybed. Check that the backrest still folds with a thicker cushion on it.

5. Ties

Note where the frame has crossbars or slats you can tie to. Ties at the top and at the hinge keep the cushion from sliding when the back is raised.

Fabric and foam for outdoor chaises

Poolside and deck loungers sit in full sun and get wet. Sunbrella holds its color in strong sun, and Dry Fast foam lets water drain straight through so the cushion dries quickly after rain or a swim.

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