Standard rug sizes run from 2x3 feet (a doormat) up to 12x15 feet (a great-room rug), and this chart converts every one of them into inches and centimeters. Bookmark it: whether a listing shows feet, inches or metric, you can translate it in one glance — and the last column answers the question nobody else's chart does: which sizes actually fit in a home washing machine.
- The most-bought sizes are 5x7 (small rooms), 8x10 (living rooms) and 9x12 (large rooms).
- Small rugs = under 9 ft long; room-size = 9–15 ft; oversized = beyond that.
- Dining rugs need ~24 in of rug beyond every table edge.
- Low-pile rugs up to about 5x7 fit a large home washer; bigger sizes don't.
- When between two sizes, go bigger.
The complete rug size chart
| Feet | Inches | CM | Best for | Home washer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x3 | 24x36 | 60x90 | Doormats, sinks, accents | Yes |
| 2x6 runner | 24x72 | 60x183 | Hallways, galley kitchens, bedside | Yes |
| 2x8 runner | 24x96 | 60x244 | Long hallways | Yes (low pile) |
| 3x5 | 36x60 | 91x152 | Entryways, kitchens, bedside | Yes |
| 4x6 | 48x72 | 122x183 | Small accent zones | Yes (large washer) |
| 5x7 | 60x84 | 152x213 | Small living rooms, offices, twin beds | Low pile, large washer |
| 6x9 | 72x108 | 183x274 | Full beds, mid-size rooms | No — laundromat |
| 8x10 | 96x120 | 244x305 | Living rooms, queen beds, 6-chair dining | No |
| 9x12 | 108x144 | 274x366 | Large living rooms, king beds, 8-chair dining | No |
| 10x14 | 120x168 | 305x427 | Open-plan and great rooms | No |
| 12x15 | 144x180 | 366x457 | Oversized spaces | No |
Metric figures are rounded to the nearest centimeter; manufacturers vary by 1–2 cm.
Round and runner sizes
| Shape / size | Inches / CM | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft round | 48 in / 122 cm | Entry nooks, under small round tables |
| 6 ft round | 72 in / 183 cm | Bedrooms, reading corners |
| 8 ft round | 96 in / 244 cm | 4-chair round dining tables |
| 2'7" x 8' runner | 31x96 in / 79x244 cm | Entry halls, galley kitchens |
| 2'7" x 10' runner | 31x120 in / 79x305 cm | Long hallways |
How to pick from the chart: three rules
- Living spaces: the rug should span about two-thirds (60–75%) of the furniture or wall below it, with front legs of seating on the rug.
- Dining rooms: add 24 inches of rug beyond every edge of the table so chairs stay on it when pulled out.
- Bedrooms: match the rug to the bed — twin: 5x7 fully under; full: 6x9; queen: 8x10; king: 9x12.
Size categories, in plain words
Small rugs run under 9 feet on the long side (2x3 through 6x9) — they define zones and layer over carpet or hard floors. Room-size rugs run 9 to 15 feet (8x10 through 12x15) — they anchor whole rooms. Anything longer is oversized, usually custom territory. If you only remember one thing: most size regret comes from buying one size too small, so when the tape test leaves you torn, go up.
For placement rules, the two-thirds principle and room-by-room advice, see the complete area rug size guide — this chart is its reference companion. Then browse by size: 3x5, 5x7, 8x10, 9x12, or all washable rugs.
Written by the Arconiz team. We work directly with Turkish manufacturers, no middleman, and we wash-test the rugs we sell.
