Shower Curtain Size Guide: Standard, Stall, Long and Wide Sizes

ByDEMIRTAY · 2026-11-09

The wrong size is the most common shower curtain mistake: too narrow and it leaves a gap that lets water out, too short and it looks like a pair of cropped trousers. The good news is that getting it right takes two measurements.

Common shower curtain sizes

Name	Inches (W x L)	Centimeters	Typical use
Standard	72 x 72	183 x 183	Bathtub with shower, 60 in rod
Stall	54 x 78	137 x 198	Narrow walk-in stall
Long	72 x 84	183 x 213	Rod mounted higher than usual
Extra long	72 x 96	183 x 244	Ceiling-height rods
Extra wide	108 x 72	274 x 183	Wide tubs, corner and curved rods

How to measure in 2 minutes

Width: measure your rod from end to end. Choose a curtain at least that wide. On a curved rod, measure along the curve, not straight across.
Length: measure from the rod down to where the hem should end. Add about 1.5 inches for the hooks and rings.
Bathtub: the hem should hang 3–6 inches below the tub rim, inside the tub.
Walk-in shower: the hem should stop 1–2 inches above the floor so it does not drag in water.

Is 72 x 72 the right size for me?

If you have a regular bathtub with a shower head and a straight 60 inch rod about 75–77 inches above the floor, yes. That is why almost every decorative shower curtain, including all ByDEMIRTAY designs, is made in 72 x 72 inches.

What if my curtain is a little too long or short?

Slightly too long: raise the rod an inch or two, or use shorter hooks.
Slightly too short: lower the rod (a tension rod makes this easy) or use longer, decorative hooks.
Too narrow: use two curtains, or switch to a curved rod and an extra wide curtain.