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# Cat tree size guide: measure your room and cat
- URL: https://www.catstandard.co.uk/cat-tree-size-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-02T10:12:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T17:45:40.000Z
- Description: Check the whole outline, usable resting space and fixing position, with a free one-page printable sizing worksheet.
- Author: Kieran Simpson
- Tags: Scratchers & play, #research-guide

## The short answer

**Check three things: the whole tree’s outline, the space your cat can actually rest in, and the fixing position.** A base measurement alone cannot tell you whether the finished tree fits.

Use our one-page worksheet to record the room and one exact product. Resolve missing dimensions before ordering.

[Download the sizing worksheet (PDF, one page)](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/assets/downloads/cat-tree-sizing-worksheet.pdf)

On this page

[Measure the room at the intended position](#room)[Check the whole outline, not just the base](#outline)[Measure a useful resting space](#resting)[Two examples: what the figures tell you](#examples)[Trace the route up and down](#route)[Confirm the fixing before calling it a fit](#fixings)[Use the worksheet without an account](#worksheet)[Turn the measurements into a choice](#choose)[Sources and scope](#sources-and-scope)

The useful measurement is rarely “large”. That can describe the tree, the cat or the font on the box. Here is how to put actual dimensions beside the buying decision.

## Measure the room at the intended position

Record available width, depth and height in centimetres. For a ceiling-mounted pole, take the height at the actual fixing point rather than elsewhere in the room. Note skirting boards and obstructions that prevent the base or pole sitting where the drawing suggests.

Open doors, cupboards and drawers. Check curtains, nearby furniture and everyday walking routes. Allow room to approach, clean and inspect the tree. There is no single clearance figure that covers every product and room: use the exact instructions and the real route through your home.

## Check the whole outline, not just the base

Write down the full assembled width and depth, including baskets, platforms, steps and their final orientation. Keep the base dimensions in a separate note. Packaging measurements belong to the delivery, not the floor plan.

Mark the whole outline temporarily on the floor and check the space above it. A platform can conflict with a windowsill or shelf even when the base fits below. Do not take dimensions from the size of the cat in a promotional photograph.

## Measure a useful resting space

Start with a place your cat already uses comfortably. Note the clear length and width she occupies when resting in her usual position, without restraining or stretching her. Use that as a comparison point for the unobstructed area inside the proposed bed or platform.

Check raised rims, cushion edges, entrances and the width available where the cat turns around. An outer frame size is not the same as clear sleeping space. If the listing omits the useful measurement, ask the supplier for it. Do not turn a product’s weight claim into proof that its bed is roomy enough.

## Two examples: what the figures tell you

Scroll across to see the full table.

Manufacturer-stated figures and the missing fit checks

__Manufacturer-stated figures and the missing fit checks__
| Example                         | Published figure                                                      | Still needed for your decision                                                               | Product route                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Feandrea 160 cm tree, PCT003N01 | 50 × 50 cm base; 160 cm height                                        | Full outline including baskets; clear resting space; suitable wall anti-tip attachment       | [Check the exact Feandrea model](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5QPZ3F6?tag=catstandard-21&ref=catstandard.co.uk)                                                                                                                                                |
| Omlet Freestyle indoor platform | 56 × 56 cm outer platform frame in the manufacturer’s dimension sheet | Clear cushioned area; chosen platform positions and total overhang; correct pole and fixings | [Check Freestyle components](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=76702&awinaffid=2914431&clickref=catstandard-premium-furniture&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.omlet.co.uk%2Fshop%2Fcat%5Fproducts%2Ffreestyle-floor-to-ceiling-cat-tree-uk%2F&ref=catstandard.co.uk) |

The figures describe different parts. They do not establish which finished tree takes less room. Omlet’s [component dimension sheet](https://www.omlet.co.uk/files/public/manual/2024/05/830.2229-instruction-manual-freestyle-cat-tree-dimensions-by-omlet.pdf?ref=catstandard.co.uk) helps identify the parts; the complete configuration still needs a plan.

![Omlet Freestyle platform has a 56 by 56cm outer frame; check the clear cushion area separately, plus the whole layout and actual fixing position.](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/assets/images/guides/freestyle-platform-room-fit.svg)

Omlet’s dimension sheet states the 56 × 56cm outer platform. The dashed inner area is conceptual, with no claimed usable cushion measurement. Compare the clear resting area and the full assembled layout before choosing. Sources: [Omlet dimension sheet, PDF page 4](https://www.omlet.co.uk/files/public/manual/2024/05/830.2229-instruction-manual-freestyle-cat-tree-dimensions-by-omlet.pdf?ref=catstandard.co.uk).Original diagram: [The Cat Standard](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/cat-tree-size-guide/). Please credit us and link to this guide if you share it.

[Download this diagram (SVG)](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/assets/images/guides/freestyle-platform-room-fit.svg)

## Trace the route up and down

Look at the first step, each landing and the return to the floor. Use your cat’s normal movement to judge which arrangements deserve a closer look; a universal recommended jump gap would be misleading. If mobility has changed, ask your vet rather than expecting a taller or shorter tree to solve it.

For a shared tree, consider whether one resting cat blocks another’s route. Include the access space in your room plan, not just the furniture outline.

## Confirm the fixing before calling it a fit

**A dimension match is not an installation approval.** Read the exact model’s manual and confirm the required wall or ceiling attachment, suitable location and any permission needed. Get professional fitting advice when the surface or fixing is uncertain.

Our [floor-to-ceiling versus freestanding comparison](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/floor-to-ceiling-vs-freestanding-cat-tree/) explains why both of our tall-tree examples need attachment. Do not leave a restraint out simply because the base fits neatly in a corner.

Leave enough access to remove the parts you will clean and inspect the connections. Our [model-specific cleaning guide](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/how-to-clean-cat-tree/) covers the selected trees; the [replacement-parts guide](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/cat-tree-replacement-posts-pads/) shows what to record before ordering a worn component.

## Use the worksheet without an account

Download and print the PDF, or copy these headings into your own notes. It is a static worksheet for writing on; it does not send measurements anywhere or automatically approve a product.

1. **The room:** location, available width/depth and ceiling height; note obstructions and walking routes.
2. **The cat:** useful resting space, comfortable approach, step intervals and route down.
3. **The exact tree:** model/variant, full outline, usable bed space and the source of each figure. Mark missing fields as unknown.
4. **Fixing and budget:** required attachment, permission, goods, extra parts, delivery and fitting.

[Download the one-page sizing worksheet](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/assets/downloads/cat-tree-sizing-worksheet.pdf)

## Turn the measurements into a choice

**Proceed when the complete outline and resting space work, the route makes sense and the specified fixing can be completed.** If one of those remains unknown, get that answer before ordering. A smaller base does not compensate for an unusable bed.

For a complete tower, return to our [large-cat buying guide](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/best-cat-trees-for-large-cats-uk/). For a configurable layout, read the [Omlet Freestyle review](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/omlet-freestyle-cat-tree-review/) and [complete setup costs](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/omlet-freestyle-cat-tree-cost-uk/). The [general cat-tree guide](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/how-to-choose-cat-tree/) covers lower resting places and other layouts.

## Sources and scope

The example figures are manufacturer-stated, checked against the Feandrea PCT003N01 brand listing on Amazon UK and Omlet’s linked dimension sheet on 2 October 2026\. This worksheet organises room and product checks; it cannot certify structural suitability, predict a cat’s preference or fill gaps in a listing. Read [our editorial standards](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/our-standards/).