Measuring for curtain width
Always measure the curtain track or pole width, not the
window. If fitting a new track or pole, this should
extend 15cm to 30cm either side of the window (to
allow the curtains to be stacked back off the window)
and 12cm to 15cm above the window recess.
If you have a rail with a centre overlap, measure the rail
as above then measure the overlap and add the two
measurements together.

Measure from end to end - A

Measure from end to end with overlap - A + B

Measure used pole only - C