Measure once, buy right
What size, and will it fit?
Standard sizes for beds, rugs, sofas, tables and stools, the spacing rules designers use, and calculators that check the fit for your room.
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- Free calculators
- Inches and cm
What size rug?
Best fit (18 in of floor showing)
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Mattress sizes
Width x length in inches.
Rug sizes
3' x 5' rug Room & Board groups 3 x 5 and smaller rugs with its entryway, bath and kitchen rugs.
5' x 8' rug Small living rooms: Room & Board says the rug should be a bit longer than the sofa, with at least 8 to 12 inches on either side.
6' x 9' rug Living rooms with the front sofa and chair legs on the rug (Room & Board).
8' x 10' rug Medium living rooms (Wayfair).
9' x 12' rug Large living rooms, leaving about 18 inches of floor exposed around the rug (Room & Board).
10' x 14' rug A king bed with two nightstands, for large primary bedrooms (Room & Board).
Furniture dimensions
Standard sofa dimensions A standard three-seat sofa is typically 72 to 96 inches long, 30 to 38 inches deep and 30 to 36 inches tall, with a s...
Loveseat dimensions A loveseat is typically 52 to 72 inches long, 30 to 38 inches deep and 30 to 36 inches tall.
Sectional sofa sizes An L-shaped sectional is typically 90 to 120 inches or more along its long side, and a U-shaped sectional 120 to 160 ...
Coffee table size and height Wayfair suggests a coffee table about two-thirds the length of your sofa, the same height as the sofa cushions or 1 t...
Dining table sizes and seating A standard dining table is 28 to 30 inches tall. Living Spaces says tables of 60 inches and under seat up to four, up...
Bar stool height For a bar-height counter of about 42 inches, choose a bar stool with a seat of about 28 to 30 inches. Living Spaces a...
Counter stool height Standard kitchen counters and islands are typically 36 inches tall. Counter stools have seats of about 24 to 26 inche...
Standard desk height Most desks are 29 to 30 inches tall, according to Bassett Furniture. OSHA advises leg clearance under the desktop of ...
Patio table size guide Trex Outdoor Furniture recommends two feet of shoulder room per guest and at least three feet of clearance on all sid...