Rug Size Guide

Rug size guide

The most common rug mistake is buying one that is too small. This guide helps you choose a size in feet and inches, room by room, before you order.

• Standard sizes
• Living room
• Dining room
• Bedroom
• Entryway and hallway
• Office, nursery, kitchen
• Furniture legs
• Pads and doors
• How to measure
• Large rugs

Standard rug sizes in feet and inches

Sizes are nominal, which means the rug may differ from the listed size by a small amount. Each product page lists the sizes available for that rug, and not every rug comes in every size.

Standard US rug sizes

Size	In inches	Often used for	Room at least*
Rectangles
2′ × 3′	24 × 36 in	Entry mat, in front of a sink, beside a chair	n/a
3′ × 5′	36 × 60 in	Entry, bedside, desk corner, kitchen	n/a
4′ × 6′	48 × 72 in	Small seating area, bedside, reading corner	n/a
5′ × 8′	60 × 96 in	Small living room, home office, twin bed	8′ × 11′
6′ × 9′	72 × 108 in	Small living room, full bed, home office	9′ × 12′
8′ × 10′	96 × 120 in	Most living rooms, queen bed, 4 to 6 seat dining table	11′ × 13′
9′ × 12′	108 × 144 in	Large living room, king bed, 8 seat dining table	12′ × 15′
Runners
2′6″ × 8′	30 × 96 in	Hallway, entry, galley kitchen	n/a
2′6″ × 10′	30 × 120 in	Longer hallway or kitchen	n/a
2′6″ × 12′	30 × 144 in	Long hallway	n/a
Rounds
4′ round	48 in across	Accent, small entry, beside a chair	n/a
5′ round	60 in across	Entry, reading corner, under a small table	n/a
6′ round	72 in across	Seating nook, entry, bistro table	n/a
8′ round	96 in across	Round dining table up to 48 in across, large entry	n/a

*Room size that leaves about 18 in of bare floor on every side of the rug. A little less works in a small room, and a bit more looks calmer in a large one.

Living room

Choose the layout first, then the size. The rug's long side runs in the same direction as the sofa. Keep the coffee table fully on the rug, and keep every leg either fully on or fully off it, because a rug edge that cuts through a leg can make furniture wobble.

Rug size by sofa or sectional width

Sofa width	Front legs on	All legs on
6′ (72 in)	5′ × 8′ (12 in each side) or 6′ × 9′ (18 in each side)	8′ × 10′ (24 in each side)
7′ (84 in)	8′ × 10′ (18 in each side)	9′ × 12′ (30 in each side)
8′ (96 in)	8′ × 10′ (12 in each side)	9′ × 12′ (24 in each side)
9′ (108 in)	9′ × 12′ (18 in each side)	10′ × 14′ (30 in each side)
10′ (120 in) sectional	9′ × 12′ (12 in each side)	10′ × 14′ (24 in each side)
11′ (132 in) sectional	10′ × 14′ (18 in each side)	12′ × 15′ (24 in each side)

Measure the longest run of your sofa or sectional. For an L-shaped sectional, include the chaise in the width and make sure the rug reaches under the front of every section. The rug's depth, measured from the wall toward the room, should reach under the front legs of the sofa and chairs. Treat these sizes as a starting point and tape-test them first.

Leave about 18 in of bare floor between the rug and the walls where you can.

Dining room

Measure the table, then add 48 to 60 in in each direction. That puts 24 to 30 in of rug on every side.

A chair needs room to slide back when someone sits down or stands up. If the rug stops short, the back legs catch on the edge. Match the shape of the rug to the table where you can: a rectangle under a rectangular table, a round under a round one. Low or flat pile is easier for chairs to slide over.

Rectangular tables

Seats	Table size	Rug at least	Suggested rug	Rug beyond the table
4 seats	48 × 36 in	96 × 84 in	8′ × 10′	36 in at ends, 30 in on sides
6 seats	72 × 36 in	120 × 84 in	8′ × 10′	24 in at ends, 30 in on sides
8 seats	96 × 40 in	144 × 88 in	9′ × 12′	24 in at ends, 34 in on sides
10 seats	108 × 42 in	156 × 90 in	10′ × 14′	30 in at ends, 39 in on sides

Round tables

Seats	Table	Rug at least	Suggested rug	Rug beyond the table
2 to 4 seats	36 in across	84 in	8′ round	30 in all around
4 seats	48 in across	96 in	8′ round	24 in all around
4 to 6 seats	54 in across	102 in	9′ × 12′	27 in on every side
6 seats	60 in across	108 in	9′ × 12′	24 in on every side
8 seats	72 in across	120 in	10′ × 14′	24 in on every side

Table sizes vary, so measure yours. A round or square rug at least as wide as the "Rug at least" figure also works under a round table. Round and square sizes above 8′ are not available on every rug, so check each product page.

Bedroom

Center the rug on the bed, starting about 24 in down from the head of the bed, so roughly the lower two-thirds of the bed sits on the rug. Then check how much rug shows at each side. That is where your feet land in the morning. Keep the same amount on both sides so the layout looks balanced.

Rug size by bed size

Bed	Mattress	Good fit	Roomier fit
Twin	38 × 75 in	5′ × 8′: 11 in each side	6′ × 9′: 17 in each side
Twin XL	38 × 80 in	5′ × 8′: 11 in each side	6′ × 9′: 17 in each side
Full	54 × 75 in	6′ × 9′: 9 in each side	8′ × 10′: 21 in each side
Queen	60 × 80 in	8′ × 10′: 18 in each side	9′ × 12′: 24 in each side
King	76 × 80 in	9′ × 12′: 16 in each side	10′ × 14′: 22 in each side
California king	72 × 84 in	9′ × 12′: 18 in each side	10′ × 14′: 24 in each side

Reveal per side = (rug width - bed width) / 2. Use your mattress or frame width, whichever is wider. Another option is a pair of 2′6″ × 8′ runners, one along each side of the bed, which keeps the foot of the bed on bare floor.

Entryway and hallway runners

Leave 4 to 6 in of bare floor on each side and at each end of a runner.

Measure the hall's width and length, then subtract. A runner 8 to 12 in narrower than the hall leaves 4 to 6 in on each side. For length, take 8 to 12 in off the hall to leave 4 to 6 in at each end. Check that every door still opens and closes freely over the runner. Inside a front door, a 3′ × 5′ rug works as a mat, and a 5′ × 8′ suits a roomier entry.

Runner size by hallway

Runner	In inches	Fits a hall this long	Fits a hall this wide
2′6″ × 8′	30 × 96 in	8′8″ to 9′ (104 to 108 in)	3′2″ to 3′6″ (38 to 42 in)
2′6″ × 10′	30 × 120 in	10′8″ to 11′ (128 to 132 in)	3′2″ to 3′6″ (38 to 42 in)
2′6″ × 12′	30 × 144 in	12′8″ to 13′ (152 to 156 in)	3′2″ to 3′6″ (38 to 42 in)

Home office, nursery and kitchen

Other rooms

Room	Starting sizes	What to check
Home office	5′ × 8′ or 6′ × 9′	The desk chair, pushed back from the desk, should stay on the rug. Let the rug run 24 to 30 in past the back edge of the desk. A low pile lets a chair roll more easily.
Nursery or kids' room	3′ × 5′ to 6′ × 9′	Place it beside the crib or bed, or under a play area. Read each product page for materials and care. A rug pad can help keep a rug from shifting.
Kitchen	2′ × 3′, 3′ × 5′ or a 2′6″ runner	Keep the rug clear of cabinet, dishwasher and oven doors. Choose a size that lets you pull out a drawer or open a door without moving it.

How much of the furniture should be on the rug?

• Front legs on (the usual choice): the rug runs at least 6 to 8 in under the front of the sofa and chairs, so the front legs are fully on it and the back legs stay on the floor.
• All legs on: every leg sits on the rug, with the rug extending past the furniture on all sides. This takes the largest size and looks the most settled.
• Keep each leg fully on or fully off. A rug edge that runs through the middle of a leg can make furniture rock.

Rug pads, doors and thresholds

• Pads: a pad can help keep a rug from sliding and adds a little cushioning. Whether a pad suits a particular rug is noted on the product page when we know. Choose a pad slightly smaller than the rug on each side so the edges lie flat.
• Doors: open each door all the way over the spot where the rug will lie. A thicker rug, or a rug with a pad, needs more clearance. If a door catches, choose a lower pile, a smaller rug or one that stops short of the swing. Pile height is on the product page when it is known.
• Thresholds, vents and hearths: keep the rug off floor vents, and away from a fireplace hearth.

How to measure and tape-test

1. Measure the room. Write down the length and width in feet and inches, and note any doors, vents and stairs.
2. Measure the furniture. Note the width of the sofa or bed, the size of the table, and where the legs fall.
3. Mark the rug on the floor. Use painter's tape in the exact rug size, or lay out sheets of newspaper. Try the next size up as well.
4. Live with it for a day. Walk through the room, pull out the chairs, and open the doors. See which outline connects your furniture best.
5. Compare with the size list. Pick the nominal size from the table above, then check the product page for the sizes available.

Buying a large rug: 8′ × 10′ and up

Rug dimensions are nominal and may vary slightly. Questions about sizing? Call (833) 962-0777 or visit our Contact page.