STANDARD AND CUSTOM DIMENSIONS

Tarpaulin sizes made to fit the job.

Order practical standard sizes or request custom dimensions in metres or feet, with the GSM, colour, reinforcement and eyelet spacing matched to your application.

Measure for coverage, overlap and secure fastening

The stated tarpaulin size should account for more than the flat area. Add allowance for wrapping over edges, covering height, tying points, seams and safe handling. For machinery, cargo or irregular structures, a simple length by width measurement may not be enough.

Send a sketch or photographs when possible. We can organise the finished size, material width, panel joins and edge treatment before production.

Popular standard size groups

Availability varies by material and GSM. These examples help buyers estimate the coverage category before requesting a quotation.

Compact Covers

Examples: 2 x 3 m, 2 x 4 m, 3 x 3 m and approximately 10 x 10 ft. Suitable for household items, small equipment, camping and temporary ground protection.

Commercial Covers

Examples: 3 x 4 m, 3 x 6 m, 4 x 6 m, 5 x 8 m and approximately 20 x 20 ft. Used for construction, storage, landscaping and events.

Large Project Covers

Examples: 6 x 6 m, 9 x 9 m, 9 x 18 m, 10 x 10 m and larger made-to-order sheets for cargo, warehouses, pools and industrial work.

Custom sizing checklist

Information to send

Required finished length and width
Metric or imperial unit
Object or area being covered
Quantity and delivery destination
Temporary, seasonal or repeated use
Preferred material, GSM and colour

Finishing details

Reinforced hems and corners
Eyelets every 50 cm, 1 m or specified interval
Rope inserted inside the hem
Welded or stitched panel construction
Straps, sleeves, openings or shaped cut-outs
Fire-retardant or anti-static requirement

How to calculate the ordering size

Flat coverage

Measure the full length and width, then add the overlap needed beyond every exposed edge. Extra allowance helps keep fixing points away from the protected area.

Box or equipment cover

Measure the top plus both drops for each direction. Add hem and fastening allowance. Share a sketch if the object has protrusions or access points.

Truck or cargo cover

Allow for load height, side drops, front and rear coverage, lashing position and safe tension. Repeated-use covers benefit from stronger edges and corners.

HELPFUL ANSWERS

Questions about tarpaulin dimensions

Can you manufacture any custom size?

Most practical rectangular sizes can be fabricated, subject to material availability, handling, production limits and delivery conditions. Irregular shapes require a drawing or template.

Should I order the exact measured size?

Usually you should add suitable allowance for overlap, hems, tying and movement. The correct allowance depends on the item and fixing method.

Are very large covers seamless?

Large covers normally require joined fabric panels. PVC seams are commonly high-frequency welded; PE and canvas construction depends on the selected material and specification.

Can eyelets be placed at custom distances?

Yes. Common requests include 50 cm, 1 m or 1 yard spacing, but project-specific positions can be agreed before production.

Can I provide dimensions in feet?

Yes. Send feet and inches or metres and centimetres, but keep one unit consistent throughout the sketch to prevent conversion errors.

Have unusual dimensions or a shaped cover?

Send a simple sketch with every measurement, the intended use and delivery city. We will organise the specification before quoting.