Room & fit tool

Rug Size Calculator & Visualizer

Enter the room, border, and furniture measurements to compare a calculated maximum with common nominal rug sizes.

Plan dimensions

Measurements calculate in millimeters.

Unit system
Layout mode
Scaled room previewPlan view
Room outlineRug area

Room fit calculated

9 x 12 ft maximum

Calculated maximum: 108 x 144 in

Nearest sourced nominal sizes

  • 9 x 12 ft
  • 8 x 10 ft
  • 7 x 9 ft

Input recap

Room
12 ft x 15 ft
Border
18 in
Layout
Room only

Assumptions

  • The room is rectangular and the requested border is uniform.

Planning warnings

  • Nominal rug sizes are planning suggestions, not guarantees of availability or fit.

Physical verification matters

Tape the outline and confirm exact product dimensions before purchase.

Nominal sizes are planning suggestions; actual rug dimensions and availability vary.

Source date: July 10, 2026. Home Depot rug size guide

How the estimate works

Maximum rug width and length equal the room dimensions minus twice the exposed-floor border. Furniture modes then filter nominal suggestions against the entered furniture footprint.

Nominal size reference

Rug size chart: US nominal sizes

Compare the nine rectangular nominal sizes used by the visualizer. Metric dimensions are rounded conversions for planning, not separate product specifications.

Nominal sizeRectangular areaApproximate metric size
3 x 5 ft15 sq ft91 x 152 cm
4 x 6 ft24 sq ft122 x 183 cm
5 x 7 ft35 sq ft152 x 213 cm
6 x 9 ft54 sq ft183 x 274 cm
7 x 9 ft63 sq ft213 x 274 cm
8 x 10 ft80 sq ft244 x 305 cm
9 x 12 ft108 sq ft274 x 366 cm
10 x 13 ft130 sq ft305 x 396 cm
12 x 15 ft180 sq ft366 x 457 cm

Actual product dimensions and availability vary. Tape the exact seller-listed dimensions in the room before buying.

Dataset checked 2026-07-10. See Sources and verification for the recorded guide and purchase check.

Guides for this calculation

Check the measurements, assumptions, and worked examples in the related guides. Return to Room fit planning for the full decision sequence, or review the tool methodology for formulas and limits.