Standard UK rug sizes
UK rugs are sold in centimetres, in a handful of common sizes. Here is each one in feet and where it fits.
Checked against UK retailer and maker guides on 21 October 2026.
| Size | cm | Feet (approx.) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 120 × 170 cm | 3ft 11in × 5ft 7in | Small living room, beside a bed, study |
| Medium | 160 × 230 cm | 5ft 3in × 7ft 7in | Most living rooms, four-seat dining, under a double bed (the UK “5 × 8”) |
| Large | 200 × 290 cm | 6ft 7in × 9ft 6in | Large living room, corner sofa, six- to eight-seat dining, king bed (also sold as 200 × 300 cm) |
| Extra large | 240 × 340 cm | 7ft 10in × 11ft 2in | Open-plan rooms, large seating groups |
Mats and runners
| Size | cm | Feet (approx.) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 60 × 90 cm | 2ft × 3ft | Doorway, bathroom, bedside (Rug Kingdom) |
| Small mat | 60 × 110 cm | 2ft × 3ft 7in | Bathroom, kitchen (The Rugs Collection) |
| Small rug | 80 × 150 cm | 2ft 7in × 4ft 11in | Bedside, small hall, in front of a chair (Rug Kingdom) |
| Runner | 66–80 × 200–240 cm | 2ft 2in–2ft 7in × 6ft 7in–7ft 10in | Hallway or kitchen (Rug Kingdom) |
Rug Kingdom says makers vary slightly (for example 160 × 213 cm or 200 × 275 cm), so check the exact size on the product page. Fableroom adds that labels like “medium” and “large” vary a lot between shops.
Sizes in feet
A 160 × 230 cm rug is about 5ft 3in × 7ft 7in and is the UK’s version of a “5 × 8”. A true 5 × 8 ft rug is about 152 × 244 cm (Rug Kingdom). A 200 × 290 cm rug is about 6ft 7in × 9ft 6in. Rug Kingdom says 160 × 230 cm is the most popular living room size, with 120 × 170 cm and 200 × 290 cm next.
Three rules for any room
- Size to the furniture, not the room. Measure the seating, dining or sleeping zone.
- Leave a border of floor. 30 to 60 cm in most rooms; 20 cm is fine in a small room.
- If in doubt, go bigger. A rug that’s too small makes furniture look as if it’s floating.
Those are Rug Kingdom’s rules. Its best test: mark the outline on the floor with masking tape or newspaper and live with it for a day.
Hallway runners
Choose a runner 20 to 30 cm narrower than the hall, and leave 15 to 30 cm at each end (Rug Kingdom).
Questions
What is 160 × 230 cm in feet?
About 5ft 3in × 7ft 7in. It is the nearest UK standard size to a 5 × 8 ft rug.
What are standard rug sizes in the UK?
Rug Kingdom lists 60 × 90, 80 × 150, 120 × 170, 160 × 230, 200 × 290 and 240 × 340 cm, plus runners about 66–80 cm wide.
What is 200 × 290 cm in feet?
About 6ft 7in × 9ft 6in.
Where these numbers come from
- Rug Kingdom: standard UK rug sizes and what size rug you need
- The Rugs Collection: UK rug sizes guide
- Fableroom: living room rug size guide
Checked 21 October 2026. Makers round sizes differently, so always check the dimensions on the product you're buying.