12 x 18 Size Rugs
Key takeaways: 12 x 18 rugs
- Exact size: a 12 x 18 rug is nominally 12 feet wide by 18 feet long, which is 144 x 216 inches, 366 x 549 cm or 3.66 x 5.49 metres, and covers 216 square feet.
- Where it fits: long living rooms, great rooms and open plans of about 16 x 22 feet and larger, formal dining rooms with a banquet-length table, and rooms that need two seating groups on one rug.
- Placement rule: every piece of the main furniture on the rug, about 24 inches of floor showing at the walls, and clear walkways of 30 to 36 inches around it.
- Handmade sizes vary: an antique "12 x 18" is a size category, not a measurement. Our listings in this size run from about 11 ft 0 in to 13 ft 8 in wide and 17 ft 0 in to 19 ft 0 in long, so always check the measured size.
- Almost all antique: 190 rugs in this size are in stock, including 140 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 31 vintage rugs and only 15 new rugs. Every listing states which it is.
- Buying with confidence: every rug is inspected before it is listed, shipping is free within the continental United States, and there is a 4-day in-home trial. See buying with confidence.
The 12×18 rug represents the ‘Linear Masterpiece’ of the weaving world, reserved for the most ambitious architectural footprints—such as grand galleries, banquet halls, and oversized open-concept estates. This rare, elongated format is designed to solve the problem of ‘visual drift’ in massive rooms, providing a singular, continuous field of artistry that anchors multiple furniture vignettes simultaneously.
From a technical perspective, a 12×18 hand-knotted rug requires a massive loom and a team of master weavers working in perfect synchronization to maintain pattern symmetry over 216 square feet. Our collection focuses on pieces with high-mountain wool and superior knot packing, ensuring this vast floor-canvas can withstand the ‘traffic torque’ of a high-status home for a century or more.
Our collection of 12 X 18 size rugs is curated for defining grand, expansive living areas and large open-concept spaces with unparalleled sophistication. This impressive scale serves as the singular foundation for an entire room, anchoring all furniture groupings and seamlessly unifying vast interior designs.
12 x 18 rugs at a glance
The table below sets out the size itself, the rooms it suits and what our 12 x 18 collection looks like. Counts and prices were taken from the in-stock rugs on this page on September 27, 2026 and change as rugs sell.
| Feature | 12 x 18 rugs |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 12 x 18 feet, 144 x 216 inches, 366 x 549 cm, 3.66 x 5.49 metres (width first) |
| Floor area | 216 square feet, or about 20.1 square metres |
| Measured sizes in our stock | About 11 ft 0 in to 13 ft 8 in wide and 17 ft 0 in to 19 ft 0 in long, from the antique and vintage listings that state a measured size |
| Best rooms | Long living rooms and great rooms of about 16 x 22 feet and up, open plans, formal dining rooms, ballrooms and galleries |
| Dining room | A banquet-length table seating twelve to fourteen, with chairs still on the rug when pulled out |
| Neighboring sizes | Shorter: 12 x 15. Larger: 14 x 20 and 16 x 21 |
| In stock | 190 rugs: 140 antique (dated 1925 or earlier), 31 vintage, 15 new, and 4 undated |
| Most common origins | China, 71 (51 of them antique); Persia, 59 (49 antique); India, 23; France, 11; Turkey, 8; England, 5 |
| Most common types | Peking, 32; Chinese Art Deco, 28; Walter Nichols, 21; Tabriz, 11; Bidjar, 8; Oushak, 8; Kerman, 8; Savonnerie, 7; Amritsar, 7; Aubusson, 6 |
| Most common colors | Ivory and beige, 59; blue, 46; coral and pink, 23; red and rust, 21; multicolor, 18 |
| Price range (antique, in stock) | From $10,400 to $525,000. The median is about $30,000, half are priced between $23,400 and $44,500, and the top tenth start at about $71,800. Prices are in US dollars. |
| Price (vintage and new) | Vintage 12 x 18 rugs have a median of about $20,800. The 15 new rugs cost much less; check the price for the size you choose. |
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Rare Light Sky Blue Antique Finely Woven Intricate Large Persian Tabriz Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22461Rug sizes: 10 ft 2 in x 17 ft 9 in (3.10 m x 5.41 m) -
Large Geometric Mid Century Modern Design White and Blue Flatweave Dhurrie Rug
$24,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19966Rug sizes: 12 ft 3 in x 19 ft (3.73 m x 5.79 m) -
Stunning Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop Green Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$33,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23817Rug sizes: 11 ft 10 in x 17 ft 2 in (3.61 m x 5.23 m) -
Antique Walter Nichols Art Deco Large Room Size Red Allover Rug
$38,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23745Rug sizes: 10 ft x 17 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 5.33 m) -
Traditional Blue Mohair Hand Knotted Rug
Price range: $3,800.00 through $15,000.00 New RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 3 in (2.77 m x 3.73 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m), 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) -
Warm Rust and Gold Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Price range: $1,295.00 through $6,927.00 New RugsRug sizes: 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m), 11 ft x 15 ft 1 in (3.35 m x 4.60 m), 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Contemporary American Hooked Rug, Design 1074
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-1074Rug sizes: 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 13 ft x 18 ft (3.96 m x 5.49 m) -
Contemporary American Hooked Rug, Design 1057
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-1057Rug sizes: 13 ft x 18 ft (3.96 m x 5.49 m) -
1900s Blue Navy Herati Floral Antique Persian Bijar Rug 12′ 0” X 18′ 6” Handknotted Wool Carpet
$36,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6494Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft 6 in (3.66 m x 5.64 m) -
Contemporay Luxury Green Field Medallion Antique European Savonnerie Gallery Rug
$20,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 7076Rug sizes: 11 ft x 18 ft (3.35 m x 5.49 m) -
1900s Camel Field Geometric Antique Amritsar Indian Knotted Wool Oversized Rug
$24,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5449Rug sizes: 11 ft x 19 ft (3.35 m x 5.79 m) -
1880s Antique Allover Arabesque Medallion Navy Woven Wool Tabriz Rug
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5429Rug sizes: 13 ft x 19 ft (3.96 m x 5.79 m) -
1650 Multi Mid-17th Century Antique Large Scale Tapestry European Flat Weave
$120,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5377Rug sizes: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) -
1940s Navy Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Design Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
$37,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4834Rug sizes: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) -
1900s Ivory Gold Medallion Antique European Aubusson Carpet 12’9″x17’3″ Flatwoven Wool Rug
$32,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-3702Rug sizes: 12 ft 9 in x 17 ft 3 in (3.89 m x 5.26 m) -
1930s Tan Camel Geometric Antique Turkish Decorative Oushak Rug 13′ X 18’4″ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$38,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-611Rug sizes: 13 ft x 18 ft 4 in (3.96 m x 5.59 m) -
Gorgeous and Stately Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug With Medallion Design
$26,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-286Rug sizes: 11 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in (3.53 m x 5.66 m) -
1900s Green Asparagus Medallion Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug 12’6″ X 18′ Knotted Wool Carpet
$34,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-3521Rug sizes: 12 ft 8 in x 18 ft (3.86 m x 5.49 m) -
1930s Ivory Salmon Medallion Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 11’2″ X17’4″ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$41,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-793Rug sizes: 11 ft 2 in x 17 ft 4 in (3.40 m x 5.28 m) -
Brilliant Ivory Color With Florid and Medallion Designs Vintage Sultanabad Rug
$17,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-3156Rug sizes: 11 ft 8 in x 19 ft (3.56 m x 5.79 m) -
Great Tan Beige and Ivory Color With Florid Design Oval Antique Aubusson Rug
$20,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-2999Rug sizes: 13 ft x 18 ft 4 in (3.96 m x 5.59 m) -
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-784Rug sizes: 13 ft 8 in x 18 ft (4.17 m x 5.49 m) -
1920s Blue Navy Geometric Traditional Antique Knotted Wool Kashan Carpet
$36,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 7042Rug sizes: 11 ft x 18 ft (3.35 m x 5.49 m) -
1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven Carpet Rug
$23,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6930Rug sizes: 11 ft x 18 ft (3.35 m x 5.49 m) -
1820s Antique Blue Navy Cypress Tree pattern Knotted Wool Mashad Khorasan Rug
$26,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5415Rug sizes: 13 ft x 19 ft (3.96 m x 5.79 m) -
Mid Century Modern Beige Fine Floral Large Scale Antique Tabriz Knotted Wool Rug
$26,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4814Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) -
1890s Antique Red Rust Rustic Field Diamond Serapi Knotted Oversized Carpet
$110,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5402Rug sizes: 13 ft x 19 ft (3.96 m x 5.79 m) -
1940s Antique Classic Beige Ground Floral Medallion Tabriz Handknotted Wool Carpet
$23,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4816Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) -
1930s Classic Blue Navy Antique Flowers Kirman Formal Knotted Wool Carpet
$32,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4831Rug sizes: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) -
1890s Traditional Red Diamond Knotted Wool Antique Oushak Turkish Decorative Rug
$24,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5408Rug sizes: 12 ft x 17 ft (3.66 m x 5.18 m) -
1900s Red Medallion Traditional Antique Indian Agra Knotted Wool Carpet
$15,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5423Rug sizes: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) -
1880s Beige Field Traditional Floral Antique Knotted Wool Malayer Carpet
$33,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5389Rug sizes: 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft (3.51 m x 5.49 m) -
1890s Antique Beige & Red Border Geometric Serapi Knotted Room Size Wool Carpet
$110,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-5403Rug sizes: 13 ft x 19 ft (3.96 m x 5.79 m) -
1920s Antique Caramel Field Floral Handknotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug
$19,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6987Rug sizes: 12 ft x 19 ft (3.66 m x 5.79 m) -
1920s Soft Yellow Antique Floral Minimalist Knotted Wool Chinese Peking Rug
$23,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 7019Rug sizes: 12 ft x 17 ft (3.66 m x 5.18 m) -
1850s Antique Masterpiece Beige Field Floral Medallion Weave French Aubusson Rug
$39,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6947Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m)
What size is a 12 x 18 rug exactly?
A 12 x 18 rug is 12 feet wide and 18 feet long, which is 144 x 216 inches, 366 x 549 cm or 3.66 x 5.49 metres. Sizes are written width first, so the 12 is the short side. It is a true oversize carpet, half as long again as it is wide, and at 216 square feet it is twice the area of a 9 x 12.
No common European size comes near it. The largest standard metric size, 300 x 400 cm, is about 9 ft 10 in by 13 ft 1 in, so buyers working in metric should compare the measured sizes on our listings directly. For every standard size in feet, inches, centimeters and metres, see our rug size guide.
Which rooms does a 12 x 18 rug fit?
A 12 x 18 fits long living rooms, great rooms and open plans of about 16 x 22 feet and larger, and formal dining rooms with a banquet-length table. It is the size that lets one carpet unify a long room instead of two smaller rugs. The practical rules for each room:
- Long living rooms and great rooms. Put every leg of the main seating on the rug and leave about 24 inches of floor showing at the walls, more in a very large room. Keep walkways of about 30 to 36 inches clear around the rug and make sure doors swing over the rug and pad.
- Two seating zones. In a long room, a 12 x 18 can carry two furniture groups, for example a sofa group at one end and a pair of chairs by the fireplace at the other, tied together by one field of pattern.
- Open plans. A 12 x 18 defines the living area of an open plan without the zone drifting into the kitchen or dining space. Leave a clear band of floor between zones.
- Formal dining rooms. A chair pulled back travels about 24 inches and must keep all four legs on the rug, so the rug should be about 4 feet wider and longer than the table. A 12 x 18 serves a banquet-length table seating twelve to fourteen.
For much more on buying at this scale, see our guide to large antique rugs, 12 x 18 and bigger and placing and positioning rugs in rooms.
How much do handmade 12 x 18 rugs vary from the nominal size?
Handmade 12 x 18 carpets commonly vary by a foot or more in either direction. Carpets this large were woven by hand to the loom rather than to a catalogue size, and their measurements were rounded to the nearest foot when sold, so "12 x 18" describes a range.
In the antique and vintage 12 x 18 rugs in our collection whose listings state a measured size, widths run from about 11 ft 0 in to 13 ft 8 in and lengths from about 17 ft 0 in to 19 ft 0 in. A large-scale Tabriz in this group measures exactly 12 ft 0 in by 18 ft 0 in, a 1930s Turkish Oushak measures 13 ft 0 in by 18 ft 4 in, and an 1890s Serapi palace carpet measures 13 ft 0 in by 19 ft 0 in. A foot at this scale decides whether the rug clears a hearth, a column or a doorway, so buy on the measured size given on each listing.
How do you measure a room for a 12 x 18 rug?
Measure the floor you want covered, subtract an even border, and plan the delivery route before you buy. Step by step:
- Measure the room wall to wall in both directions, and note fireplaces and hearths, columns, radiators, built-ins and door swings.
- Subtract the border. A room of 16 x 22 feet with 24 inches of floor on every side takes a 12 x 18 exactly.
- Tape the outline at 144 x 216 inches and place all the furniture inside it, or mark the two seating zones.
- Plan the pad an inch or two smaller than the rug on every side. See our page on rug padding.
- Check the route in. A rug rolls along its length, so a 12 x 18 arrives as a roll about 12 feet long. Measure every turn, stair landing and elevator on the way to the room, and plan for several people to carry it.
If your room falls between standard sizes, search by exact dimensions in our rug search.
12 x 18, 12 x 15 or larger: which should you choose?
Choose by the length of the room: a 12 x 18 is as wide as a 12 x 15 but 3 feet longer, so it suits long rooms and open plans. The table compares the neighboring sizes.
| Size | Metric | Area | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 15 | 366 x 457 cm | 180 sq ft | Wide and square-ish rooms from about 16 x 19 feet, dining tables for twelve |
| 12 x 18 | 366 x 549 cm | 216 sq ft | Long rooms and open plans from about 16 x 22 feet, two seating zones, banquet tables |
| 14 x 20 | 427 x 610 cm | 280 sq ft | Very large rooms from about 18 x 24 feet |
For larger rooms still, see our 16 x 21 page.
What 12 x 18 rugs does Rugs On Net have in stock?
We have 190 rugs in this size, and almost all are antique or vintage. On September 27, 2026 the split was 140 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 31 vintage rugs, 15 new rugs and 4 undated pieces. Of the antiques, 64 are 19th century or earlier, a few dated as early as the 17th and 18th centuries, and 76 date from 1900 to 1925. Browse by age in antique rugs and vintage rugs.
- Antique Chinese rugs. 51 antique Chinese rugs in this size, part of one of the largest collections of antique Chinese rugs in the United States. Across all ages the page holds 32 Peking rugs, 28 Chinese Art Deco rugs and 21 Walter Nichols rugs.
- Persian rugs. 59 Persian rugs, 49 of them antique. The antiques include 8 Tabriz rugs, 8 Bidjar rugs, 7 Kerman rugs and 6 Heriz Serapi rugs.
- French and European rugs. 11 French rugs, 10 of them antique, and 5 English rugs. The page also holds 7 Savonnerie and 6 antique Aubusson carpets.
- Indian rugs. 23 Indian rugs, 12 of them antique, including 6 antique Amritsar rugs.
- Turkish rugs. 8 Turkish rugs and 8 Oushak rugs, 7 of them antique.
- New rugs. Only 15 new rugs, from China, India, Pakistan and the United States. New rugs this large are uncommon; browse new rugs for other sizes.
Glossary of 12 x 18 rug size terms
- Oversize
- A carpet larger than the everyday room sizes. A 12 x 18 is a classic oversize carpet.
- Palace size
- The largest carpets, roughly 11 x 21 feet up to about 19 x 30 feet, made for great houses and palaces. Some carpets near 12 x 18 or 13 x 19 are listed with this term.
- Nominal size
- The standard size category a rug is sold under, rounded to the nearest foot.
- Measured size
- The actual width and length of a particular rug, stated on every listing, measured without the fringe.
- Aspect ratio
- Length divided by width. A 12 x 18 is 1.5, the same proportion as a 6 x 9, which is why it suits long rooms.
- Floor border
- The band of bare floor between the rug and the walls, usually 24 inches or more in a room large enough for a 12 x 18.
12 x 18 Rugs: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 12 x 18 rug in centimeters and meters?
A 12 x 18 rug is 366 x 549 cm, or 3.66 x 5.49 metres, and 144 x 216 inches. Handmade rugs vary, so check the measured size on each listing.
What size room does a 12 x 18 rug fit?
A 12 x 18 fits a room of about 16 x 22 feet or larger, with about 24 inches of floor showing around it. It suits long living rooms, great rooms, open plans with two seating zones, and formal dining rooms with a banquet-length table.
Why are antique 12 x 18 rugs hard to find?
Far fewer were woven, because a carpet this size needed a very wide loom and much longer to knot, and fewer survived intact, because large carpets covered main rooms and were often cut down after damage. The larger the size, the smaller the choice at any one time.
Are the 12 x 18 rugs on this page antique?
Almost all are antique or vintage. On September 27, 2026 this page held 140 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 31 vintage rugs and 15 new rugs.
Do you ship 12 x 18 rugs, and can I return one?
Yes. Shipping is free within the continental United States, and international orders ship at a flat rate of $495 per order ($350 to Canada, $395 to Mexico), with tracking. Orders ship in 1 to 3 business days. Customs fees, import duties and taxes are paid by the buyer on delivery. US buyers get a 4-day in-home trial starting the day the rug is delivered; see our shipping policy and returns policy.
Do you buy or appraise antique 12 x 18 rugs?
Yes. We buy antique rugs outright: send photographs and measurements, and Kevin Rahmanan reviews the photos and decides. Consignment is also offered. For a value, we give a free Quick Opinion by phone or email from photographs, and a free In-Depth Appraisal Report for insurance, estate valuation and documentation. See sell your antique rug or contact us.