Visual Guide: How Big Are Common Rug Sizes? (3×5, 5×7, 6×9 & More)

When shopping for rugs online, sizes like “5×7” or “6×9” can feel abstract. How big is that really? Will it fit under your coffee table—or swallow your room whole? This quick, visual guide helps you picture common rug sizes instantly, so you can choose the right one in under 3 minutes.

Your Quick-Reference Rug Size Chart

Common Rug Sizes at a Glance

Rug Size	Dimensions (in / cm)	Best For / Typical Placement
2×3	24″ x 36″ / 61 x 91 cm	Entryway, door mat, kitchen sink
3×5	36″ x 60″ / 91 x 152 cm	Bedside, bathroom, small accent
4×6	48″ x 72″ / 122 x 183 cm	Small seating area, office
5×7	60″ x 84″ / 152 x 213 cm	Small living room, bedroom
6×9	72″ x 108″ / 183 x 274 cm	Living room, dining nook
8×10	96″ x 120″ / 244 x 305 cm	Standard living room, queen bed
9×12	108″ x 144″ / 274 x 366 cm	Large living room, king bed
10×14	120″ x 168″ / 305 x 427 cm	Open-plan spaces, large rooms

Use this table as your instant rug size comparison when browsing.

Small Rugs (2×3 to 4×6): The Accent Pieces

Small rugs are all about function and visual pop.

2×3 Rug Size

• About the size of a welcome mat or carry-on suitcase
• Best used for:
  • Entryways
  • In front of sinks or stoves
  • Balcony doors

3×5 Rug Size

• Roughly the size of a twin-size mattress (shorter)
• Common uses:
  • Beside a bed (great for bare feet)
  • In bathrooms
  • Narrow hallways

4×6 Rug

• Similar to a small home office desk footprint
• Works well:
  • Under a reading chair
  • Small office setups
  • Layered over larger rugs

👉 Small rugs are accents—not anchors.

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Medium Rugs (5×7 to 6×9): The Versatile Heroes

These are the most searched-for common rug sizes because they fit many real homes.

How Big Is a 5×7 Rug?

• About the size of a small dining table for two
• Picture it as:
  • Slightly larger than a loveseat
  • Wide enough to frame a bed’s lower half

Best for:

• Small living rooms (coffee table + front sofa legs)
• Under a full or queen bed (partial coverage)
• Home offices

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6×9 Rug Dimensions

• Slightly smaller than a queen-size bed
• A major step up in coverage from 5×7

Best for:

• Small-to-medium living rooms
• Dining nooks
• Bedrooms needing more visual balance

👉 If you’re torn between 5×7 and 6×9, 6×9 usually feels more intentional.

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Large Rugs (8×10 and Up): The Room-Defining Statements

Large rugs don’t just decorate—they define the room.

8×10 Rug

• About the size of a standard parking space (but much cozier!)
• One of the most popular standard rug sizes

Perfect for:

• Living rooms with full seating groups
• Under a queen-size bed
• Open-concept layouts

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9×12 Rug

• Comparable to a king bed footprint
• Makes furniture feel grounded and cohesive

Best for:

• Large living rooms
• Dining rooms for 6–8 people
• King-size bedrooms

10×14 Rug

• Think studio apartment living area
• Ideal for:
  • Open floor plans
  • Sectional sofas
  • Statement interiors

👉 If a room ever feels “disconnected,” the rug is usually too small.

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Round & Runner Rugs: A Quick Note

Not all rugs are rectangles.

Round Rugs

Common sizes:

• 5’ round
• 6’ round
• 8’ round

Best for:

• Under round dining tables
• Entryways
• Softening boxy rooms

Runner Rugs

Common sizes:

• 2×6
• 2×8
• 2×10

Best for:

• Hallways
• Kitchens
• Along bedsides

Always leave 3–5 inches of floor visible on each side.

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What’s Your Next Step?

Now you can actually see how big common rug sizes are—no guessing, no returns.

Here’s how to use this guide:

• Match a rug size to your space
• Use size filters when shopping
• Visualize before you buy

👉 Already know your size?