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Rug sizes

The right size

Size the rug to the furniture, not the room. Every size in feet and centimeters.

Most living rooms take 8 x 10, which holds the front legs of a standard sofa. A sectional, or a sofa longer than 96 in, takes 9 x 12. A queen bed takes 8 x 10 and a table for six 9 x 12.

The three rules

  1. 01

    Go bigger. Between two sizes, take the larger: a rug too small shrinks the whole room.

  2. 02

    Define the zone. Furniture on the rug reads as one room; around it, as scattered pieces.

  3. 03

    Let the floor show. Leave 8 to 18 in of bare floor around the rug where the room allows.

Classic
Round
Living room floor plan, top down, with a 5x8 rug under the coffee table zoneLiving room floor plan, top down, with a 6x9 rug under the seating zoneLiving room floor plan, top down, with an 8x10 rug and the sofa front legs onLiving room floor plan, top down, with a 9x12 rug and all seating legs onLiving room floor plan, top down, with a 10x14 rug in a large roomLiving room floor plan, top down, with a 12x15 rug in an open plan roomLiving room floor plan, top down, with a 6 ft round rug under a round coffee table, seating just off the edgeLiving room floor plan, top down, with a curved sofa, front legs on an 8 ft round rugLiving room floor plan, top down, with two curved sofas facing each other across a 9 ft round rugLiving room floor plan, top down, with a curved sectional wrapping a 10 ft round rug
8 X 10 SHOWN, FRONT LEGS ON

Quick answer

Most living rooms take 8 x 10 or 9 x 12, compact ones 6 x 9, and large or open-plan rooms 10 x 14 and up.

Layouts and details

The sofa shortcut

A sofa of 84-96 in takes 8 x 10, one of 96-110 in or a sectional 9 x 12, and a large sectional 10 x 14 and up.

All legs on

Every seat on the rug with 6-12 in to spare: 9 x 12 in most rooms, 10 x 14 or 12 x 15 in large ones.

Front legs on

The front legs on the rug tie the group together: 8 x 10 in most rooms, 6 x 9 in compact ones.

Floating

The rug holds the coffee table with the seats just off its edge: 5 x 8 or 6 x 9.

The round option

For a curved sofa, front legs on the curve: 8 ft with a curved loveseat and two chairs, 10 ft with a curved sectional, 9 ft between two facing curved sofas. Under a round coffee table, 6 or 7 ft, at least 18 in wider than the table. A long straight sofa wants straight edges.

Classic
Runner
Round
Bedroom floor plan, top down, with a 3x5 rug beside the bed, long side along the bedBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 6x9 rug laid crosswise under the lower two-thirds of a queen bed, the nightstands clearBedroom floor plan, top down, with an 8x10 rug laid crosswise under the lower two-thirds of a king bed, the nightstands clearBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 9x12 rug laid crosswise under the lower two-thirds of a king bed, the nightstands clearBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 2x6 ft runner on each side of a queen bed, each ending at the foot of the bedBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 3x6 runner across the foot of a king bedBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 4 ft round rug at the head on one side and a 5 ft round rug at the foot on the otherBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 5 ft round rug on one side of a queen bed, where you step out, about a foot tucked underBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 5 ft round rug on each side of the bed, a third under the bedBedroom floor plan, top down, bed against a wall, with a 6 ft round rug on the open side, nearly half under the bedBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 6 ft round rug at the lower corner of the bed, running past the footBedroom floor plan, top down, with an 8 ft round rug under a queen bedBedroom floor plan, top down, with a 9 ft round rug under a king bed, a crescent on each side and at the foot
8 X 10 SHOWN, CROSSWISE UNDER A KING, ALSO A QUEEN

Quick answer

A queen takes 8 x 10 or 6 x 9, a king 9 x 12 or 8 x 10, with 2.6 x 6 runners beside the bed.

Layouts and details

Under the bed

At least 18 in of rug beyond the sides and foot; 18 to 24 in is a snug frame, a bigger rug a wider one. Under a queen, 6 x 9 shows about 24 in each side and 8 x 10 about 30 in. Under a king (about 76 x 80 in), 9 x 12 shows about 34 in and 8 x 10 about 22 in. A full bed takes 6 x 9 or 5 x 8. The rug sits under the lower two-thirds of the bed, clear of the nightstands.

Beside the bed

A runner on one or both sides: 2.6 x 8 for most beds, 2 x 6 in compact rooms.

At the foot

3 x 5 or 4 x 6 across the foot, or a 3 x 6 runner across a king.

The round options

With the bed against a wall, a 6 ft round goes on the open side or at the foot corner, nearly half under; or two, a 4 ft at the head and a 5 ft at the opposite foot, each a third under. With the bed mid-room, two 5 ft rounds sit one each side. Under the bed, 8 ft suits a queen and 9 ft a king; at the foot a 4 or 5 ft sits half under.

Classic
Round
Dining room floor plan, top down, with a 6x9 rug under a small tableDining room floor plan, top down, with an 8x10 rug under the table and chairsDining room floor plan, top down, with a 9x12 rug under the table and chairsDining room floor plan, top down, with a 36 inch round table and four chairs on a 7 ft round rugDining room floor plan, top down, with a 48 inch round table and four chairs on an 8 ft round rugDining room floor plan, top down, with a 48 inch round table and six chairs on a 9 ft round rugDining room floor plan, top down, with a 60 inch round table and eight chairs on a 10 ft round rug
8 X 10 SHOWN, TABLE FOR 4 TO 6

Quick answer

Most dining rooms take 8 x 10 or 9 x 12.

Layouts and details

At least 24 in of rug past the table on every side, 30 in for comfort, so a chair pulled back keeps all four legs on.

  • A table for 4 to 6 takes 8 x 10.
  • A table for 6 to 8 takes 9 x 12.
  • Long tables for 8 and up take 10 x 14.
  • A round table takes a round rug 48 to 60 in wider than the table: 7 ft for 36 in, 8 ft for 42 in, 8 ft for 48 in or 9 ft with six chairs, 9 ft for 54 in and 10 ft for 60 in.
  • Keep the pile short so chairs slide, medium at most, never shag, and skip tassels where chairs pull back.

Hallway runner size

Hallway floor plan, top down, with a 2x10 runner centered along a narrow corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 2x12 ft runner centered along a long, narrow corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x6 runner centered along a short corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x8 runner centered along the corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x10 runner centered along the corridor, short of the doorwaysHallway floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x12 runner centered along a long corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 3x10 ft runner centered along a wide corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 3x11 ft runner centered along a wide corridorHallway floor plan, top down, with a 3x12 ft runner centered along a long, wide corridor
2.6 X 8 SHOWN, MOST HALLS
Layouts and details

For the width, measure the narrowest point and leave 3 to 6 in of floor each side: most halls take 2.6 ft, narrow ones 2 ft, generous ones 3 ft. For the length, stop a few inches short of the doorways, with 2 x 10, 2.6 x 8, 2.6 x 10, and 2.6 x 12 or 3 x 12 for long halls. A stair runner is knotted to your stair width and run, fitted with rods or by a fitter.

Kitchen rug size

Runner
Round
Kitchen floor plan, top down, with a 2x6 runner centered on the sink along the counterKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 2x8 ft runner in the aisle of a narrow galley, between the stove run and the sink runKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x8 runner in the aisle between the counter run and the islandKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x10 runner in the aisle between the stove run and the sink runKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x12 runner in the aisle between the stove run and the sink run of a long galleyKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 3x8 ft runner in the aisle of a wide galley, between the stove run and the sink runKitchen floor plan, top down, with a 30 inch bistro table and two chairs on a 5 ft round rug
2.6 X 8 SHOWN, ALONG THE WORK LINE
Layouts and details

A 2 x 6 at the sink or a 2.6 x 8 along the work line, in short pile to clear the door. Wool takes kitchen wear well. In a breakfast nook, a 5 ft round goes under a 30 in bistro table and two chairs.

Classic
Round
Entryway floor plan, top down, with a 3x5 rug on the walk line between the two doors and a console on the wallEntryway floor plan, top down, with a 4 ft round rug centered in the entry
3 X 5 SHOWN, ENTRYWAY
Classic
Runner
Round
Office floor plan, top down, with a 5x8 rug laid wide under the front of a desk on the window wall, the desk chair fully on the rugOffice floor plan, top down, with a floating desk facing the door and its chair behind it, all legs on a 6x9 rugOffice floor plan, top down, with a floating desk, its chair and two guest chairs on an 8x10 rug, bookcases and a sofa off the rugOffice floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x8 runner along a long desk on the window wall, the desk chair on the runnerOffice floor plan, top down, with a 2.6x10 runner in the aisle between a long desk and a wall of bookshelvesOffice floor plan, top down, with a desk on the window wall and a 6 ft round rug centered on the desk chair, its edge tucked under the front of the deskOffice floor plan, top down, with a floating desk and its chair both on an 8 ft round rug
5 X 8 SHOWN, DESK ON THE WALL, CHAIR FULLY ON
Layouts and details

An entry takes 3 x 5 or 4 x 6, clear of the door swing, or a 4 ft round, 5 ft under a pendant or in a wider hall, centered on the light. An office takes 5 x 8, with the chair and the desk’s front legs on it so the chair never rolls off, or a 6 ft round centered on the chair, 8 ft under a floating desk and its chair.

Classic
Runner
Round
Kids room floor plan, top down, with a 5.5x7.5 rug covering the play areaKids room floor plan, top down, with an 8x11.4 rug under two bedsKids room floor plan, top down, with a 2x6 ft runner on each side of a twin bed, each ending at the foot of the bedKids room floor plan, top down, with a 4 ft round rug beside each of two bedsKids room floor plan, top down, with a single bed and a 5 ft round rug at its lower cornerKids room floor plan, top down, with two beds and a 6 ft round rug as the play zoneKids room floor plan, top down, with two beds and a 7 ft round rug as the play zone
5.5 X 7.5 SHOWN, A CUSTOM SIZE FOR THAT ROOM

Quick answer

Most kids rooms take 5 x 8 or 6 x 9, with the play area fully on the rug.

Layouts and details

Short pile takes toy traffic best, and wool cleans simply: blot, dry, done.

The round options

With one bed, a 5 ft round sits at its lower corner, a third under. With two beds, a 6 or 7 ft round goes between them as the play zone, or a 4 ft round beside each.

Nursery rug size

Classic
Round
Nursery floor plan, top down, with a 5x8 rug under and around the cribNursery floor plan, top down, with a 6.5x10 rug under the crib and chairNursery floor plan, top down, with an 8x10 rug covering the crib and play zoneNursery floor plan, top down, with a 5 ft round rug under the rocker in the cornerNursery floor plan, top down, with a crib sitting on the edge of a 6 ft round rugNursery floor plan, top down, with a 6 ft round rug for a crib-side chair and play spaceNursery floor plan, top down, with a crib on the edge of a 7 ft round rug and a rocker on the rug
5 X 8 SHOWN, UNDER AND AROUND THE CRIB

Quick answer

5 x 8 or 6 x 9 under and around the crib, so bare feet land on wool at 3 AM.

Layouts and details

The round options

The crib on the edge of a 6 or 7 ft round, a quarter under, the rest for floor time; 7 ft gives a crawler more wool. Or a 5 ft round under the rocker.

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Before you decide

The tape trick

Tape the rug’s outline on the floor and live with it for a day: walk through the room, open the doors, pull out the chairs. Most sizing doubts settle within minutes.

The round rule

Start from the square you would have picked, then take the next diameter up. A circle loses its corners: a 6 ft round covers about a fifth less floor than a 6 x 6 square, so the size that sounds right usually lands small.

Diagram of a 6 ft round rug inside a 6 by 6 foot square, showing the floor a circle does not cover
A 6 ft round inside a 6 x 6 square: the corners you lose

A pad helps the rug lie flat and protects the floor under it. Ours is felt, cut to the rug's size and shape, added on its page when you order.

Pile height is your choice, at the same price: short 0.4 in, medium 0.8 in, shag 1.2 in. Short or medium suits halls, nurseries and busy rooms; shag suits a quiet room, a bedroom most of all.

Tassels are optional and add about 4 in beyond the stated size, all the way around a round. Measuring tight? Size by the knotted dimensions and decide on tassels by look.

Measuring a round: diameter, edge to edge through the center. To mark the circle on the floor, pin a string at the center point, cut it to half the diameter, and walk it around.

Rug sizes in inches, feet and cm

Rugs are often listed in inches: an 80 x 120 in rug is 6 ft 8 in by 10 ft, between our 6 x 9 and 8 x 10 ft.

In inchesIn feetIn cm
36 x 60 in3 x 5 ft90 x 150 cm
60 x 96 in5 x 8 ft150 x 245 cm
72 x 108 in6 x 9 ft185 x 275 cm
80 x 120 in6 ft 8 in x 10 ft205 x 305 cm
94 x 120 or 96 x 120 in8 x 10 ft245 x 305 cm
108 x 144 in9 x 12 ft275 x 365 cm
120 x 168 in10 x 14 ft305 x 425 cm

Measuring questions

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