What are Standard Window Sizes?

Whether you are going to buy new windows or replace your old windows, knowing the standard sizes of common window types is of use. There are certain sizes that you can easily get from most window companies, online stores, or physical stores, and those are standard sizes. Not only can you have more options in selecting companies to cooperate for your projects, but also they offer you a friendlier price.

Most houses are decorated with those windows: picture windows, casement windows, tilt turn windows, double hung windows, awning windows, bay windows, and other different types. It matters if you have general ideas about the standard sizes of common window types.

Standard Sizes of Picture Windows

Picture windows are the simplest window types, perfectly representing that “ the simpler, the better.” They have no handles or other hardware. They are windows that you cannot open, also known as fixed windows. You can see fixed windows everywhere, independently or combined with other types. Picture windows are designed to provide clean views outside your windows, and they are the most energy efficient and low maintenance. Those windows are also the cheapest as they don’t require hardware or any screens.

Standard sizes of picture windows can go from 24 inches (60.90 cm) to 96 inches (243.84 cm) for width, and height, it ranges from 12 inches (304.80 cm) to 96 inches (243.84 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size picture window is 24 inches wide and 12 inches tall while the biggest one is 96 inches wide and 96 inches tall.

Standard Picture Windows Sizes Chart (inches)

Width (in) Height (in)	24	36	48	60	72	80	96
12	2010	3010	4010	5010	6010	7010	8010
18	2016	3016	4016	5016	6016	7016	8016
24	2020	3020	4020	5020	6020	7020	8020
36	2030	3030	4030	5030	6030	7030	8030
48	2040	3040	4040	5040	6040	7040	8040
52	2044	3044	4044	5044	6044	7044	8044
60	2050	3050	4050	5050	6050	7050	8050
62	2062	3052	4052	5052	6052	7052	8052
72	2060	3060	4060	5060	6060	7060	8060
96	2080	3080	4080	5080	6080	7080	8080
Other Sizes	35x35	34x34	46x46	30x30	40x40	24x42

 

Standard Sizes of Casement Windows

Casement windows swing to open or open with cranks rotating, allowing for many amounts of sunlight and unobstructed views of your house. Many homeowners like casement windows and you can see them in many houses. Casement windows don’t have sliding tracks and they are sealed tightly to the frames when closed, providing great energy efficiency and good performance on sound insulation and other aspects. Casement windows allow for maximum ventilation and they are low maintenance. But, casement windows cost more than other window types.

Standard sizes of casement windows can go from 14 inches (35.56 cm) to 35.5 inches (90.17 cm) for width, and height, it ranges from 29.5 inches (304.80 cm) to 77.5 inches (196.85 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size casement window is 14 inches wide and 29.5 inches tall while the biggest one is 35.5 inches wide and 77.5 inches tall.

Standard Sizes of Tilt Turn Windows

Tilt turn windows are gaining popularity in recent years. The window has two ways of opening with one single handle. One way is to turn the handle, and the sash swings horizontally open, like a small door. The window is a casement with great energy efficiency in this mode, offering maximum ventilation and an unobstructed view. The other way is to tilt the handle, the sash opens vertically from the top. It’s a hopper window in this mode. You may want to have this mode on when it’s rainy outside but you still want some fresh air or simply want some gentle breeze into the house. With two modes, tilt turn windows are very functional and useful, making them popular in modern housing. Tit turn windows can be made of various frames: wood, aluminum, vinyl, or wood-clad aluminum. They are versatile and widely used.

Standard sizes of tilt turn windows can go from 23.6 inches (59.94 cm) to 74.8 inches (189.99 cm) for width, and for height, it ranges from 19.7 inches (50.04 cm) to 51.2 inches (130.05 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size tilt turn window is 23.6 inches wide and 19.7 inches tall while the biggest one is 74.8 inches wide and 52.2 inches tall.

Standard Sizes of Double Hung Windows

Double windows are classic window types. They slide on the track vertically and you can stop at any point to adjust the amount of ventilation. One of the great benefits of double-hung windows is that you can effortlessly tilt the sashes into the house to clean them safely, always keeping your windows clean and fresh new. You can design your double-hung windows with various grilles styles, which can make them more beautiful and different. Another thing is that double hung windows don’t take up any inside or outside space, which is very important. That means you don’t worry about your house getting smaller with windows installed or risks like the sashes might fall off one day. If one movable sash is enough for use, you can keep the other sash fixed, and you will get a sing hung window.
Standard sizes of double hung windows can go from 24 inches (60.90 cm) to 48 inches (121.92 cm) for width, and for height, it ranges from 36 inches (90.44 cm) to 72 inches (182.88 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size double hung window is 24 inches wide and 36 inches tall while the biggest one is 48 inches wide and 72 inches tall.

Standard Double Hung Windows Sizes Chart (inches)

width height	24	28	32	40	44	48
36	2030	2430	2830	3430	3830	4030
44	2038	2438	2838	3438	3838	4038
48	2040	2440	2840	3440	3840	4040
52	2044	2444	2844	3444	3844	4044
54	2046	2446	2846	3446	3846	4046
60	2050	2450	2850	3450	3850	4050
62	2052	2452	2852	3452	3852	4052
72	2060	2460	2860	3460	3860	4060

 

Standard Sizes of Sliding Windows

Sliding windows are typical windows. Almost everyone has seen and knows how to open and close them. Sliding windows slide on a track horizontally, allowing for flexible ventilation as you can stop at any point on the track. Most sliding windows are with equal sashes and with a crescent lock. You mostly see sliding windows in the kitchens or the living rooms. They are easy to close and open, and relatively cheaper but they can be hard to clean, especially as time moves on. They are good choices for tight budgets.
Standard sizes of sliding windows can go from 36 inches (914.4 cm) to 84 inches (213.36 cm) for width, and height, it ranges from 24 inches (60.96 cm) to 60 inches (152.40 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size sliding window is 36 inches wide and 24 inches tall while the biggest one is 84 inches wide and 60 inches tall.

Standard Sizes of Sliding Windows Chart (inches)

width height	36	48	60	72	84
24	3020	4020	5020	6020	7020
36	3030	4030	5030	6030	7030
48	3040	4040	5040	6040	7040
60	3050	4050	5050	6050	7050

 

Standard Sizes of Awning Windows

You push the awning windows to open outside and they don’t take up any inside space. Awning windows are hinged on the top and create a unique look for the house. They are weatherproof and you can keep your awning windows open even on a light rain day, enjoying the ventilation and cool weather. Awning windows have good ventilation and provide good privacy, which is why you can often see them in bathrooms, kitchens, or other windows. Awning windows can be installed independently or you can combine them with other window types if you have some big rough openings in your projects.
Standard sizes of awning windows can go from 24 inches (60.90 cm) to 46.13 inches (117.16 cm) for width, and height ranges from 20 inches (50.80 cm) to 92.87 inches (235.90 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size awning window is 24 inches wide and 20 inches tall while the biggest one is 46.13 inches wide and 92.87 inches tall.

Standard Sizes of Bay Windows

Bay windows create an oval zone for the house, making the house unique and stylish. You can often see in bay windows in the bedrooms or balcony. Bay windows are usually made of three smaller windows, two equal windows at the sides and one bigger window in the between. Bay windows provide better windows and more sunlight into the room with the unique window shape, which is a good investment for your house. What’s more, they are beautiful and not going to be out-of-date in the coming years.
Standard sizes of bay windows can go from 42 inches (106.68 cm) to 126 inches (320.4 cm) for width, and height ranges from 36 inches (91.40 cm) to 78 inches (198.12 cm). That’s to say, the smallest standard size bay window is 42 inches wide and 36 inches tall while the biggest one is 126 inches wide and 78 inches tall.

Custom Size - Solution to Non-Standard Size Windows

Most cases, you have standard-size windows in most of the rough openings. However, sometimes, some of your windows are not in standard sizes. When situations like your windows have arched tops or in the shapes of triangles or circles, you are not likely to get your windows in those window companies that only provide standard sizes. To change the rough openings doesn’t sound like a smart choice. In those situations, you need to go and find some companies who can do custom size windows to solve your window problems. Let them design the windows sizes exactly according to your windows’ sizes so that the windows will definitely fit in the rough openings. Just like many companies provide windows in standard sizes, so are companies that provide custom size windows. All you need to do is find one of those companies with high-quality products and years of experience in the window market.