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title: "6 Inch Bench Cushion: Yes, and 7, 7.5 or 8 in Thick Too"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/6-inch-thick-bench-cushion/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Nate Kowalski, The Pattern Engineer of Detroit"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/"
published: "2026-03-09"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "6 inch bench cushion, 6 inch thick bench cushion, thick bench cushion custom, 7 inch thick cushion, 8 inch thick bench cushion"
---

# Can you make a 6 inch thick bench cushion?

*Yes. The foam is the easy part; the ordering is where people get stuck. Here are the follow-ups, in the order they usually arrive.*

Also asked as: Can you do 6 inch thickness?; Do you have 6 in thick foam?

> **The quick answer:** Yes, a 6 in (15 cm) thick bench cushion is made to order, and thicker cushions of 7, 7.5 and 8 in can be made too. Expect a surcharge from 6 in up, usually paid through a small extra payment link after ordering, and the quote shows the difference; 7 in and thicker are quoted from your length and width.

![Coral and white stripe seat cushion with two coral back pillows on a teak bench by a stone wall and potted dahlias](https://cushionguide.com/media/bench-cushions/coral-stripe-bench-cushion-honey-stone-wall-dahlias-1024.webp "Coral awning stripes and solid coral pillows bring warmth to a weathered bench set against old honey-colored stone, framed by dahlias and geraniums.")

## Key facts

- 6 in (15 cm) thickness is available.
- 7, 7.5 and 8 in (18, 19 and 20 cm) cushions can be made.
- 6 in carries a surcharge, and the quote shows the difference.
- Extra thickness is paid through an additional payment link.
- 7 in and thicker are quoted individually from length and width.
- On some listings, 6 in is ordered through a larger dropdown range with exact sizes in the note.
- Outdoor quotes assume the standard 4 in (10 cm) unless you ask.

## “Can you do 6 inches?”

Yes. 6 in (15 cm) counts as a special size, not a problem. It usually comes from buyers who have decided 4 in won't be thick enough, and 7, 7.5 and 8 in (18 to 20 cm) are on the table as well.

The extra thickness carries a charge. On 6 in it has come as a small surcharge on past orders, and 7 in and up are quoted one by one, so send length and width with your thickness. A thicker cushion also lifts the seat, so check the result with the [seat height calculator](https://cushionguide.com/studio/seat-height-calculator/) before you commit. How high does your bench sit today?

## “The menu stops at 4 in. How do I order 6?”

Pick a larger range than you need, then write the truth in the note, partner. For one 6 in cushion, the buyer selected the 12-16 in thickness/width option and the 20-25 in length option, then wrote the exact dimensions in the personalization box. The surcharge followed as a small extra payment link after ordering.

The [custom size that isn't on the menu](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-size-cushion-not-on-menu/) and [personalization note](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushion-personalization-note/) Patterns show the wording. More sizes live under [bench cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bench-cushions/).

## Thickness, and how each one is ordered

| Thickness | How it's ordered | Extra charge |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in (10 cm) | Standard option | None |
| 6 in (15 cm) | Larger dropdown range, exact size in the note | Surcharge, by payment link |
| 7, 7.5 or 8 in (18 to 20 cm) | Quote from length and width | Quoted individually |
| Outdoor, 5 or 6 in (13 or 15 cm) | Ask for it; quotes assume 4 in (10 cm) | Updated price |

## Ordered at 4 in, wanted 6

A buyer ordered 4 in cushions for a sofa, then realized the seat needed 6 in. Nobody started over: the workshop sent a small upgrade fee through a balance link and made the cushions at 6 in. Another buyer in the US, with two benches and two bolsters, had the set quoted at both 6 and 7 in to compare side by side.

> **Tailor's margin:** A 4 in bench cushion that feels too thin can be ordered at 6 in (15 cm) instead; expect a surcharge, paid by a small extra link.

> Bench cushion thickness goes past the menu: 6 in is a special order with a surcharge, and 7, 7.5 and 8 in are quoted from your length and width.
>
> — Nate

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can you make 6 or 7 inch thick bench cushions?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. 6 in comes with a surcharge, paid through a small extra payment link after ordering. A set of two bench cushions with two bolsters was quoted at both 6 and 7 in so the buyer could compare.

**A common question:** Could you go thicker, like 7.5 or 8 inches?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, with an additional charge for the extra thickness. Share the length and width for a quote. One buyer who had ordered 4 in and needed 6 in paid a small upgrade fee through a balance link.

**A common question:** How do I order a 6 in cushion when the menu doesn't list it?

**The workshop's answer:** 6 in (15 cm) is a special size. For one cushion the buyer selected the 12-16 in thickness/width option and the 20-25 in length option, then wrote the exact dimensions in personalization.

**A common question:** How thick are your outdoor cushions? Could I get 6 in (15 cm)?

**The workshop's answer:** The standard outdoor thickness is 4 in (10 cm), and quotes assume it unless you ask. Thicker, such as 6 in (15 cm) or 5 in, is possible at an updated price.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Does a thicker bench cushion feel firmer?

Not by itself. The workshop's 2 to 5 in cushions all use the same firm 32-density foam, so 4 and 5 in feel alike and the change is mostly the look. Ask which foam your 6 in quote uses if feel matters.

### Can floor sofa mattresses be made 6 in or thicker?

No. Floor sofa mattresses come in one thickness, about 7.5 in (19 cm) each, or about 15 in (38 cm) stacked, in 28-density foam. To sit higher on a floor sofa, add an extra stacked cushion instead.

### How much higher will a 6 inch cushion put me?

Inch for inch: on the same bench, a 6 in cushion sits 2 in (5 cm) higher than a 4 in one. Check that against your table, window sill or knee height before choosing the thicker foam.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can you make my cushion thinner or thicker than the standard 4 inches?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-cushion-thickness-thinner-or-thicker/): Yes, cushion thickness is fully custom: the standard is 4 in (10 cm), but cushions have been made from about 3/4 in (2 cm) up to 9 in (23 cm), and floor cushions up to 10 in (25 cm).
- [What's the thinnest seat cushion you can make? Can I get 1 inch?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/thinnest-seat-cushion-1-inch-thick/): 2 in (5 cm) is the thinnest standard seat cushion and the minimum recommended for sitting, but thinner pads are made to order.
- [Are your cushions only 4 inches thick, or can I get 2 or 3 inches?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/cushion-thickness-options-2-3-4-5-inch/): No, 4 in is not the only thickness: the standard menu offers 2, 3, 4 and 5 in (5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 cm).
- [Velvet bench cushion for a stair landing: how to measure it](https://cushionguide.com/readings/purple-velvet-staircase-landing-bench-cushion/): Measure a stair-landing bench cushion from the bench itself, wood to wood, at the back and again at the front.
- [Custom Bench Cushion Thickness: Working Back From Seat Height](https://cushionguide.com/readings/cream-mudcloth-style-cushion-dark-wood-storage-box/): Choose bench cushion thickness by working back from seat height: box height plus cushion thickness should land near 18 in (46 cm), inside the usual 17 to 19 in range.
- [Custom bench cushion for a mudroom: a 7 in no-sag project](https://cushionguide.com/readings/mustard-mudroom-bench-cushion-brass-hooks-terrier/): A custom bench cushion that must not sag starts with the foam: the standard 2.0 lb/ft³ (32 kg/m³) grade already holds its shape.
- [How thick should a bench cushion be? Work back from seat height](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-thickness-seat-height-calculator/)
- [Online maker, local upholsterer or your own sewing machine?](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-cushions-vs-upholsterer-vs-diy/)

*± 1/4 in — Nate*

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Written by Nate Kowalski (https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/6-inch-thick-bench-cushion/