160 x 230 cm rugs (160x230cm)
160 x 230 cm is the most popular rug size in the UK. At about 5ft 3in x 7ft 7in, it is the closest UK equivalent to a 5x8 rug. It suits most living rooms, fits under a four-seat dining table, and sits neatly under the lower two-thirds of a double bed.
Every rug on this page is available in 160 x 230 cm. Choose from plain deep-pile shaggy rugs such as the Opulence and Atlas ranges, in shades from ivory cream and natural to sage green, petrol blue, navy and terracotta. For pattern, there’s the bright Colores Cloud range, the soft Ritchie shaggy rugs in duck egg and light grey, and the Mirage abstract designs.
Not sure it’s the right size? Mark out 160 x 230 cm on the floor with masking tape, and check our rug size guide. You can also compare 120 x 170 cm rugs and 200 x 290 cm rugs.
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| Size (cm) | Approx. feet | Designs in this size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 x 120 cm | 2ft x 3ft 11in | 35 | £28.99 |
| 80 x 140 cm | 2ft 7in x 4ft 7in | 5 | £58.99 |
| 80 x 150 cm | 2ft 7in x 4ft 11in | 171 | £47.99 |
| 60 x 220 cm | 2ft x 7ft 3in | 11 | £56.99 |
| 66 x 200 cm | 2ft 2in x 6ft 7in | 1 | £119.98 |
| 60 x 230 cm | 2ft x 7ft 7in | 21 | £55.99 |
| 67 x 240 cm | 2ft 2in x 7ft 10in | 5 | £80.99 |
| 68 x 240 cm | 2ft 3in x 7ft 10in | 11 | £79.98 |
| 80 x 240 cm | 2ft 7in x 7ft 10in | 1 | £129.98 |
| 120 x 170 cm | 3ft 11in x 5ft 7in | 304 | £70.99 |
| 80 x 300 cm | 2ft 7in x 9ft 10in | 10 | £98.99 |
| 140 x 200 cm | 4ft 7in x 6ft 7in | 2 | £129.98 |
| 160 x 230 cm | 5ft 3in x 7ft 7in | 307 | £119.98 |
| 200 x 275 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft | 4 | £229.98 |
| 200 x 285 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft 4in | 4 | £660.99 |
| 200 x 290 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft 6in | 164 | £186.99 |
| 200 x 300 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft 10in | 19 | £174.98 |
| 240 x 340 cm | 7ft 10in x 11ft 2in | 7 | £289.98 |
| 280 x 380 cm | 9ft 2in x 12ft 6in | 8 | £468.99 |
Live from our catalogue. Every size ships free: Asiatic rugs in 2-5 working days, Livabliss rugs in 1-2 working days. Not sure which size? See our rug size guide.
Is 160 x 230 cm the right size?
160 x 230 cm is the closest metric size to the American 5 x 8 ft rug and the most popular living room size in the UK. It suits a two- or three-seat sofa with the front legs on the rug and a coffee table in the middle, a four-seat dining table, or a double bed with the rug under the lower two-thirds.
| Size | In feet and inches | Floor area |
|---|---|---|
| 160 x 230 cm | 5ft 3in x 7ft 7in | 3.68 m² |
Rooms it suits
- Living rooms with a two- or three-seater: front legs of the sofa on the rug.
- A four-seat round or square dining table.
- Under a double or king bed, running sideways under the lower two-thirds.
- Open-plan flats, to define the lounge zone.
Mark the outline on the floor with masking tape before you order: our how to measure for a rug guide explains how.
Questions about 160 x 230 cm rugs
Is 160 x 230 cm the same as 5x8?
Very nearly. 5 x 8 ft is 152 x 244 cm; 160 x 230 cm is about 5ft 3in x 7ft 7in, so it is a touch wider and shorter.
What size sofa suits a 160 x 230 cm rug?
A two-seater or a standard three-seater up to about 210 cm wide, with the front legs on the rug.
Is 160 x 230 cm big enough for a dining table?
For a four-seat table, yes. For six to eight seats choose 200 x 290 cm so the chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.
What size room suits a 160 x 230 cm rug?
Most average UK living rooms, with a three-seat sofa and a chair or two. In larger rooms, consider 200 x 290 cm.