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76 x 150 cm vs 80 x 150 cm rug: which size?

76 x 150 cm or 80 x 150 cm? A side-by-side comparison of the two rug sizes, with the difference in area, the rooms each suits and the designs we stock in both.

By the Rug Kingdom team, Rug Kingdom (a trading name of Flair Furniture Ltd) · Published · Product details from our catalogue as of

The two sizes compared

76 x 150 cm80 x 150 cm
In feet2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 11 in2 ft 7 in x 4 ft 11 in
Area1.14 m²1.20 m²
Designs we stock115289

The 80 x 150 cm rug is 4 cm wider and 0 cm longer, giving 5% more floor coverage than 76 x 150 cm.

When 76 x 150 cm is the better choice

A 76 x 150 cm rug measures roughly 2 ft 6 in by 4 ft 11 in and covers about 1.1 square metres. This is a small rug size. It suits beside a bed, in front of a fireplace or sink, inside a front door or as an accent in a reading corner. As a guideline it is too small to anchor a sofa grouping, which normally needs a rug at least as long as the sofa is wide.

When 80 x 150 cm is the better choice

A 80 x 150 cm rug measures roughly 2 ft 7 in by 4 ft 11 in and covers about 1.2 square metres. This is a small rug size. It suits beside a bed, in front of a fireplace or sink, inside a front door or as an accent in a reading corner. As a guideline it is too small to anchor a sofa grouping, which normally needs a rug at least as long as the sofa is wide.

How to decide

If you are between the two, the larger size is usually the safer choice in a living room, because a rug that is too small makes furniture look as if it is floating. Choose the smaller size if the larger one would leave less than about 30 cm of floor at the walls, if it would run under a door, or if it would sit under only one piece of furniture. Mark both outlines on the floor with masking tape to see them in your room.

Designs available in both sizes

0 of our designs come in both 76 x 150 cm and 80 x 150 cm, so you can choose the pattern first and the size second.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 76 x 150 cm and a 80 x 150 cm rug?

80 x 150 cm is 4 cm wider and 0 cm longer than 76 x 150 cm, which is about 5% more floor area.

Which is better for a living room, 76 x 150 cm or 80 x 150 cm?

It depends on the room and sofa. 76 x 150 cm suits a sofa up to about 120 cm wide; 80 x 150 cm suits one up to about 120 cm wide, allowing roughly 15 cm of rug beyond each end.

Do you sell the same design in 76 x 150 cm and 80 x 150 cm?

Yes, 0 designs in our current range are listed in both sizes, including several of our ranges.

Does Rug Kingdom deliver free?

Yes. Delivery is free and tracked to England, Wales and mainland Scotland, and you can cancel within 14 days of delivery for any reason.

Prices, stock and exact specifications change, so always check the product page before you order: every product page lists the maker's size, material, construction and care details. Delivery is free and tracked to England, Wales and mainland Scotland, and you have 14 days to change your mind. See delivery and returns.