Rug Size Calculator

Find a rug size that leaves a border around the room.

Room length

Room width

Border each side

Rug length 11

Rug width 9

Formula: rug = room − 2 × border

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Room length = 14

3. Room width = 12

4. Border each side = 1.5

6. Rug length = 11

7. Rug width = 9

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The math behind it

rug dimension = room dimension − 2 × border. A 1–2 ft border is typical.

14×12 ft room, 1.5 ft border → 11×9 ft rug.

Living room?

The front legs of furniture usually sit on the rug.