Standard Rug Sizes

Area rugs come in 3×5, 4×6, 5×7, 5×8, 6×9, 7×10, 8×10, 9×12, 10×14 feet; round rugs in 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 feet across; runners in 2×5, 2×7, 2×10, 3×6, 3×8 feet. The table shows what each size is listed for.

Standard rug sizes drawn on top of each other, to scaleOutlines of every standard size from 3×5 to 10×14 feet, drawn from one corner.10×149×128×107×106×95×84×63×5
Outlines of each size drawn from the same corner, to scale. Each grid square is one foot. Sizes too close to label are in the table.
Standard area rug sizes
Size (ft)In inchesListed forSource
3×536 × 60—The Home Depot
4×648 × 72—The Home Depot
5×760 × 84twin bed; small living roomThe Home Depot, Wayfair
5×860 × 96twin bedWayfair
6×972 × 108twin bed; full bed; queen bed; small living roomThe Home Depot, Wayfair
7×1084 × 120twin bed; full bed; queen bed; dining table up to 36 × 60 inThe Home Depot
8×1096 × 120full bed; queen bed; king bed; California King bed; dining table up to 48 × 72 in; medium living roomThe Home Depot, Wayfair
9×12108 × 144king bed; California King bed; dining table up to 48 × 96 in; large living roomThe Home Depot, Wayfair
10×14120 × 168king bed; dining table up to 72 × 120 inThe Home Depot
Round rugs
Size (ft)Home Depot guide: table up toSource
6 round24 inThe Home Depot
7 round36 inThe Home Depot
8 round48 inThe Home Depot
9 round60 inThe Home Depot
10 round72 inThe Home Depot
Runners
Size (ft)In inchesSource
2×524 × 60Well Woven
2×724 × 84Well Woven
2×1024 × 120Well Woven
3×636 × 72Well Woven
3×836 × 96Well Woven

Good to know

  • Sizes are nominal: a rug sold as 8×10 may measure an inch or two less. Check the listing.

Sources

  1. The Home Depot: Rug Sizing Guide (PDF), checked
  2. Wayfair: How to Choose the Right Rug Size, checked
  3. Well Woven: Tips for Selecting the Right Size Runner Rug, checked

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