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80 x 150 cm vs 120 x 160 cm rug: which size?

80 x 150 cm or 120 x 160 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

80 x 150 cm120 x 160 cm
In feet2 ft 7 in x 4 ft 11 in3 ft 11 in x 5 ft 3 in
Area1.20 m²1.92 m²
Designs we stock28929

The 120 x 160 cm rug is 40 cm wider and 10 cm longer, giving 60% more floor coverage than 80 x 150 cm.

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.

When 120 x 160 cm is the better choice

A 120 x 160 cm rug measures roughly 3 ft 11 in by 5 ft 3 in and covers about 1.9 square metres. In a living room, a common guideline is to leave 30 to 60 cm of floor between the rug and the walls, which suggests a room of roughly 1.8 x 2.2 m to 2.4 x 2.8 m. Its 160 cm length sits comfortably in front of a sofa up to about 130 cm wide (allowing about 15 cm of rug beyond each end). It is generally too small to sit under a dining table with the chairs, which needs about 60 cm of rug beyond the table on every side.

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 80 x 150 cm and 120 x 160 cm, so you can choose the pattern first and the size second.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 80 x 150 cm and a 120 x 160 cm rug?

120 x 160 cm is 40 cm wider and 10 cm longer than 80 x 150 cm, which is about 60% more floor area.

Which is better for a living room, 80 x 150 cm or 120 x 160 cm?

It depends on the room and sofa. 80 x 150 cm suits a sofa up to about 120 cm wide; 120 x 160 cm suits one up to about 130 cm wide, allowing roughly 15 cm of rug beyond each end.

Do you sell the same design in 80 x 150 cm and 120 x 160 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.