Standard rug sizes
Standard rug sizes in the US are 2x3, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 5x8, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and 12x15 ft, plus runners 2 ft 6 in or 3 ft wide and 6-12 ft long, and round rugs 4-8 ft across. Most rooms are planned around two of them: the 5x8 for small rooms and twin beds, and the 8x10 for queen beds and most living rooms.
Rug sizes chart
| Size (ft) | Inches | Centimeters | Sq ft | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x3 | 24 x 36 in | 61 x 91 cm | 6 | Inside a door, in front of a sink or a bathroom vanity. |
| 3x5 | 36 x 60 in | 91 x 152 cm | 15 | Entryways with a standard 36 in door, beside a bed, in front of a kitchen sink. |
| 4x6 | 48 x 72 in | 122 x 183 cm | 24 | Larger entries, beside a bed, a reading corner with one chair. |
| 5x7 | 60 x 84 in | 152 x 213 cm | 35 | Under a twin bed (23 in each side), a loveseat, across the foot of a queen bed. |
| 5x8 | 60 x 96 in | 152 x 244 cm | 40 | Under a twin bed (29 in each side), the minimum under a full bed, a small living room with a sofa under 6 ft. |
| 6x9 | 72 x 108 in | 183 x 274 cm | 54 | Under a full bed (27 in each side), a smaller option under a queen (24 in), a 7 ft sofa facing a TV. |
| 8x10 | 96 x 120 in | 244 x 305 cm | 80 | Under a queen bed (30 in each side), most living rooms, a 4-seat dining table. |
| 9x12 | 108 x 144 in | 274 x 366 cm | 108 | Under a king bed (34 in each side) or California king (36 in), a 6-seat dining table, an 8 ft sofa with chairs. |
| 10x14 | 120 x 168 in | 305 x 427 cm | 140 | An 8-seat dining table, a king bed in a large primary bedroom, a large living room. |
| 12x15 | 144 x 180 in | 366 x 457 cm | 180 | A 10-seat dining table, open-plan rooms with a sectional and several chairs. |
Rug sizes in inches and centimeters
The five sizes most rooms choose between, converted. Sizes are nominal, so the listing can be an inch or two under these. For how a 5x7 and a 5x8 sit under a bed, see the 5x7 rug under a queen bed guide.
- 5x7 rug
- 60 x 84 in (152 x 213 cm), 35 sq ft. Fits a twin bed, a loveseat or the open side of a bed against a wall.
- 5x8 rug
- 60 x 96 in (152 x 244 cm), 40 sq ft. Fits a twin bed or a small living room, and the smallest size that works under a queen.
- 6x9 rug
- 72 x 108 in (183 x 274 cm), 54 sq ft. Fits a full bed, or a queen in a room about 11 ft wide.
- 8x10 rug
- 96 x 120 in (244 x 305 cm), 80 sq ft. Fits a queen bed, most living rooms and a 4-seat dining table.
- 9x12 rug
- 108 x 144 in (274 x 366 cm), 108 sq ft. Fits a king bed, a 6-seat dining table or an 8 ft sofa with chairs.
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Rug sizes in inches and cm, converted to feet
Many listings give the size in inches or centimeters only. Find the listed size here to see it in feet and the standard size it is closest to, then plan the room with that size. Shop links for each standard size are in the list above.
| Listed in inches | In feet | Closest standard size |
|---|---|---|
| 20 x 30 in | 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 6 in | 2x3 |
| 24 x 36 in | 2 ft x 3 ft | 2x3 |
| 36 x 60 in | 3 ft x 5 ft | 3x5 |
| 40 x 60 in | 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft | 3x5 |
| 48 x 72 in | 4 ft x 6 ft | 4x6 |
| 60 x 84 in | 5 ft x 7 ft | 5x7 |
| 60 x 96 in | 5 ft x 8 ft | 5x8 |
| 72 x 108 in | 6 ft x 9 ft | 6x9 |
| 78 x 118 in | 6 ft 6 in x 9 ft 10 in | 6x9 |
| 80 x 120 in | 6 ft 8 in x 10 ft | 8x10 |
| 90 x 120 in | 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft | 8x10 |
| 94 x 120 in | 7 ft 10 in x 10 ft | 8x10 |
| 96 x 120 in | 8 ft x 10 ft | 8x10 |
| 108 x 144 in | 9 ft x 12 ft | 9x12 |
| Listed in centimeters | In feet | Closest standard size |
|---|---|---|
| 60 x 90 cm | 2 ft x 2 ft 11 in | 2x3 |
| 80 x 150 cm | 2 ft 7 in x 4 ft 11 in | 3x5 |
| 120 x 170 cm | 3 ft 11 in x 5 ft 7 in | 4x6 |
| 120 x 180 cm | 3 ft 11 in x 5 ft 11 in | 4x6 |
| 160 x 230 cm | 5 ft 3 in x 7 ft 7 in | 5x8 |
| 200 x 300 cm | 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 10 in | 6x9 |
| 240 x 320 cm | 7 ft 10 in x 10 ft 6 in | 8x10 |
| 240 x 340 cm | 7 ft 10 in x 11 ft 2 in | 8x10 |
| 300 x 400 cm | 9 ft 10 in x 13 ft 1 in | 10x14 |
7x9 and 9x9 rugs: two in-between sizes
A 7x9 rug is 84 x 108 in (213 x 274 cm), 63 sq ft, and a 9x9 is 108 x 108 in (274 x 274 cm), 81 sq ft. Neither is one of the standard sizes and few stores stock them, but each solves a layout the standard sizes handle less well.
Under a queen bed in a room about 11 ft wide, a 7x9 laid with the 9 ft side across the bed leaves 24 in on each side, the same as a 6x9, but it reaches 27 in past the foot instead of 17 in. That extra foot of depth is what a 6x9 lacks under a queen.
A 9x9 suits a round dining table in a square room. Under a 54 in round table in a 12 x 12 ft room it leaves 27 in of rug all round, while an 8x10 leaves only 21 in on its short sides and a 9x12 leaves less than the 8 in of floor the walls need. The dining room rug size guide covers round tables by diameter.
| Size (ft) | Inches | Centimeters | Sq ft | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7x9 | 84 x 108 in | 213 x 274 cm | 63 | Under a queen bed in a room about 11 ft wide: 24 in each side and 27 in past the foot. |
| 9x9 | 108 x 108 in | 274 x 274 cm | 81 | Under a 54 in round dining table in a square room: 27 in of rug all round. |
Runner sizes
A runner should leave 4-8 in of floor on each side and stop 6-18 in short of each end of the hall, so the floor frames it. The standard 2 ft 6 in width suits most halls, which are 3-4 ft wide. Halls closer to 5 ft look better with a 3 ft runner, and past 6 ft wide an area rug fits better than any runner. The runner rug sizes guide lists the runner for each hall length.
| Size (ft) | Inches | Centimeters | Sq ft | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5x6 runner | 30 x 72 in | 76 x 183 cm | 15 | Halls about 7-9 ft long, galley kitchens. |
| 2.5x8 runner | 30 x 96 in | 76 x 244 cm | 20 | Halls about 9-11 ft long, beside a bed. |
| 2.5x10 runner | 30 x 120 in | 76 x 305 cm | 25 | Halls about 11-13 ft long. |
| 2.5x12 runner | 30 x 144 in | 76 x 366 cm | 30 | Halls about 13-15 ft long. |
| 3x8 runner | 36 x 96 in | 91 x 244 cm | 24 | Halls about 4-6 ft wide and 9-11 ft long. |
| 3x10 runner | 36 x 120 in | 91 x 305 cm | 30 | Halls about 4-6 ft wide and 11-13 ft long. |
| 3x12 runner | 36 x 144 in | 91 x 366 cm | 36 | Halls about 4-6 ft wide and 13-15 ft long. |
Round rug sizes
| Size (ft) | Inches | Centimeters | Sq ft | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft round | 48 in across | 122 cm | 13 | Small square entries, under a side table or a reading chair. |
| 6 ft round | 72 in across | 183 cm | 28 | Square entries, nurseries, a round coffee table seating area. |
| 8 ft round | 96 in across | 244 cm | 50 | Under a 42-48 in round dining table (24-27 in all round). |
Why the label and the rug do not always match
Rug sizes are nominal. A rug sold as 8x10 often measures 7 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in, and some brands sell 7 ft 6 in x 9 ft 6 in under the same label. The difference matters most under a bed or a dining table, where a few inches decide whether you meet the minimum, so read the exact dimensions in the listing.
The largest standard size is 12x15 ft. Beyond that, rugs are made to order or cut from broadloom carpet and bound at the edges.
Choosing between two sizes
The rug size calculator draws both sizes in your room to scale and measures each against the rules for that room. For the rule behind each room, see the rug size guide; for 5x7 against 6x9, 6x9 against 8x10 and 8x10 against 9x12 side by side, see the rug size comparison.
Questions people ask
How big is a 5x7 rug?
A 5x7 rug is 60 x 84 in (152 x 213 cm), about 35 sq ft. It is as long as a standard 7 ft sofa, so it suits a loveseat, a twin bed or the foot of a larger bed more than a full living room.
How big is a 5x8 rug in inches and cm?
A 5x8 rug is 60 x 96 in (152 x 244 cm), 40 sq ft. It is a foot longer than a 5x7, which is what takes it from too small to the minimum under a queen bed, and it suits a twin bed or a small living room.
How big is an 8x10 rug?
An 8x10 rug is 96 x 120 in (244 x 305 cm), 80 sq ft. Many listings measure slightly less, such as 7 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in, so check the exact size before you buy.
How big is a 6x9 rug?
A 6x9 rug is 72 x 108 in (183 x 274 cm), 54 sq ft: the size under a full bed, or under a queen bed in a room about 11 ft wide.
How big is a 5x9 rug?
A 5x9 rug is 60 x 108 in (152 x 274 cm), 45 sq ft. It is not one of the standard sizes: it is as wide as a 5x8 and as long as a 6x9, so compare it with those two in the chart above before you buy.
What size is a 240x320 cm rug in feet?
A 240 x 320 cm rug is 7 ft 10 in x 10 ft 6 in. The closest standard US size is the 8x10; a 200 x 300 cm rug is 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 10 in, which sits between a 6x9 and an 8x10.
What size is a runner rug?
Standard runners are 2 ft 6 in wide (30 in) and 6, 8, 10 or 12 ft long. For halls 4-5 ft wide, look for 3 ft wide runners; for narrow halls, 2 ft or 2 ft 2 in widths. Some brands also cut custom lengths by the foot.