Not sure what size rug to buy? Pick a room, enter a few measurements in feet, and this calculator suggests a standard rug size that fits. It uses the same spacing rules our team uses in the showroom, so the result is a solid starting point before you shop.
Standard Rug Sizes at a Glance
| Rug size | Where it usually works |
|---|---|
| 3 x 5 ft | Entries, kitchens, beside a bed |
| 4 x 6 ft | Small sitting areas, home offices |
| 5 x 8 ft | Small living rooms, twin bedrooms, under a coffee table |
| 6 x 9 ft | Apartments, full beds, small dining tables |
| 8 x 10 ft | Most living rooms, queen beds, tables seating six |
| 9 x 12 ft | Large living rooms, king beds, tables seating eight |
| 10 x 14 ft and up | Great rooms and open floor plans |
| Runners, 2.5 to 3 ft wide | Hallways, kitchens, stair landings |
How the Calculator Decides
- Living rooms: the largest standard size that still leaves about a foot of bare floor on every side.
- Dining rooms: the table size plus about 24 inches on each side, so chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.
- Bedrooms: the size that typically suits your bed, stepped down if the room is tight.
- Hallways: a runner about a foot shorter than the hall, with floor showing on both sides.
These are guidelines, not rules. Furniture layout, doorways and floor vents all matter. For more detail, read our room-by-room rug size guide or our guide to choosing a rug for a sectional sofa.
See the Size in Person
Bring your room measurements to Michael’s Rug Studio at 7119 Bentley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 and we will help you compare sizes side by side. Call (904) 504-4665 or book a free rug consultation.
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