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Use this free area rug size calculator to find the right rug dimensions for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Get recommended rug size, room coverage percentage, and a closest standard size match.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
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Suggested Rug Dimensions
9.0 x 6.0 ft
Closest common size: 10 x 8 ft
Rug Area
54.0 sq ft
Room Coverage
28.1%
Room area: 192.0 sq ft
Placement Tips
Best when front furniture legs sit on the rug for a connected layout.
Choose a rug that extends around the table footprint during chair pullback.
Keep enough rug reveal on both sides and at the foot of the bed.
Ideal for desks, lounge corners, or hybrid home office room layouts.
For a 16 x 12 ft living room with 1.5 ft wall clearance:
Recommended Rug
8.5 x 6.0 ft
Coverage
26.6%
Closest Standard
8 x 10 ft
This calculator estimates practical rug dimensions by combining room dimensions, wall border clearance, and furniture layout intent. It then rounds suggestions to realistic increments used in rug shopping.
Usable Room = Room Size - (2 × Wall Clearance)Recommended Rug = Usable Room × Placement FactorCoverage % = (Rug Area / Room Area) × 100Placement factors adjust recommendations for living, dining, bedroom, and office layouts.
Suggested standard purchase size: 8 x 10 ft if you want fuller furniture anchoring.
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