8 x 10 Size Rugs
Key takeaways: 8 x 10 rugs
- Exact size: an 8 x 10 rug is nominally 8 feet wide by 10 feet long, which is 96 x 120 inches, 244 x 305 cm or 2.44 x 3.05 metres, and covers 80 square feet.
- Where it fits: living rooms from about 10 x 13 feet, dining rooms with a table for six, and bedrooms with a queen bed. It is the most widely bought room size.
- Placement rule: the front legs of the sofa and one or two chairs on the rug in a living room; under a dining table, about 24 inches of rug beyond each side so chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.
- Handmade sizes vary: an antique or vintage "8 x 10" is a size category, not a measurement. Our listings in this size run from about 6 ft 9 in to 9 ft 0 in wide and 9 ft 0 in to 11 ft 0 in long, so always check the measured size.
- A mixed collection: more than 900 rugs in this size are in stock, including 335 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 99 vintage rugs and 470 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.
For most modern homes, the 8×10 rug is the definitive ‘Large Room Anchor.’ It provides enough surface area to fully house a standard living room suite or a large dining set, eliminating the ‘postage stamp’ mistake that often plagues interior layouts.
At this scale, fiber quality becomes paramount; we prioritize high-lanolin wools that offer natural stain resistance and a structural rebound that survives decades of heavy furniture placement.
8 X 10 size rugs are the quintessential choice for anchoring large living spaces and dining areas, offering substantial floor coverage that perfectly balances scale and comfort. This versatile dimension effortlessly defines separate functional zones while uniting your furniture arrangement with sophisticated, approachable style.
8 x 10 rugs at a glance
The table below sets out the size itself, the rooms it suits and what our 8 x 10 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 | 8 x 10 rugs |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 8 x 10 feet, 96 x 120 inches, 244 x 305 cm, 2.44 x 3.05 metres (width first) |
| Floor area | 80 square feet, or about 7.4 square metres |
| Measured sizes in our stock | About 6 ft 9 in to 9 ft 0 in wide and 9 ft 0 in to 11 ft 0 in long, from the antique and vintage listings that state a measured size |
| Best rooms | Living rooms of about 10 x 13 to 13 x 16 feet, dining rooms, bedrooms with a queen bed, family rooms |
| Dining room | A table seating six, up to about 48 x 72 inches, with chairs still on the rug when pulled out |
| Bedroom | Crosswise under a queen bed, with about 30 inches showing on each side; workable but tighter under a king |
| Neighboring sizes | Smaller: 6 x 9. Larger: 9 x 12 |
| In stock | More than 900 rugs: 335 antique (dated 1925 or earlier), 99 vintage, 470 new, and 7 undated |
| Most common origins | India, 397 (almost all new); China, 347 (237 of them antique); Persia, 57; United States, 40; France, 15; Turkey, 12 |
| Most common types | Chinese Art Deco, 159; Peking, 110; Walter Nichols, 106; kilims, 69; American hooked, 57; Sarouk, 17; Oushak, 15 |
| Most common colors | Ivory and beige, 264; blue, 177; gray, 131; multicolor, 113; coral and pink, 92 |
| Shapes | Mostly rectangles, plus 32 square, 33 round and 13 oval rugs in this size group |
| Price range (antique, in stock) | From $975 to $97,500. The median is about $12,000, and half are priced between $9,100 and $16,500. Prices are in US dollars. |
| Price (vintage and new) | Vintage 8 x 10 rugs have a median of about $8,800. New rugs cost much less, and many are offered in several sizes, so check the price for the size you choose. |
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Antique Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug with Artistic Swirl Pattern in Red
$22,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24046Rug sizes: 7 ft 9 in x 11 ft (2.36 m x 3.35 m) -
Vintage Rya Room Size Wool Multicolor Rug
$13,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 23303Rug sizes: 9 ft x 10 ft 10 in (2.74 m x 3.30 m) -
Vintage Rabat Tribal Diamon Pattern Berber Moroccan Ivory Color Shaggy Rug
$11,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 21370Rug sizes: 7 ft x 10 ft 3 in (2.13 m x 3.12 m) -
Soft Decorative Yellow Antique Room Size Turkish Oushak Rug
$18,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24806Rug sizes: 8 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.51 m x 3.51 m) -
Lustrous Contemporary Blue Silk Rug from India
Price range: $1,181.00 through $3,039.00 New RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
Traditional Marrakech Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Berber Carpet
$1,141.00 New RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 11 ft (2.44 m x 3.35 m) -
Yara Rustic Blue Hand Tufted Wool Rug
Price range: $484.95 through $679.95 New RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Yara Laine Soft Pastel Modernist Hand Tufted Wool Contemporary Rug
Price range: $484.95 through $679.95 New RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 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) -
Trendy Brown Color Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Price range: $490.00 through $1,000.00 New RugsRug sizes: 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m) -
Talia Classic Rainbow Hand Tufted Wool Rug
Price range: $134.95 through $204.95 New RugsRug sizes: 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m), 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) -
Refined Exquisite Gray Hand Knotted Silk Rug
Price range: $1,181.00 through $3,039.00 New RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m), 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m) -
Mirage Radiant Multicolor Hand Tufted Rug
Price range: $494.95 through $934.95 New RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 5 ft x 8 ft (1.52 m x 2.44 m) -
Nina Oriental Multicolor Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Price range: $965.00 through $3,375.00 New RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 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) -
Freya Oushak Gray and Gold Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Price range: $885.00 through $2,463.00 New RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m), 8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m), 12 ft x 15 ft (3.66 m x 4.57 m) -
Elena Kira Pink and Gray Hand Tufted Wool Rug
$1,494.95 New RugsRug sizes: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.64 m x 3.56 m) -
Chloe Trara Coral Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Price range: $404.00 through $1,023.00 New RugsRug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
Celia Modern Green Hand Knotted Silk Rug
Price range: $1,807.00 through $3,151.00 New RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
Brenda Refined Multicolor Flatweave Wool Rug
Price range: $149.00 through $799.00 New RugsRug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m), 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m), 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m), 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m), 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
Transitional Handmade Wool & Bamboo Silk Rug
$911.00 New RugsSKU: MR6512IV8X10Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Isla Sumptuous Gray Hand Knotted Wool Rug
$2,511.00 New RugsSKU: KA1016GY8X10Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft 1 in (2.44 m x 3.07 m) -
1920s Multicolor Field Geometric Antique European Art Deco Knotted Wool Rug
$7,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 7261Rug sizes: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 5 in (2.26 m x 2.87 m) -
Black and Beige Stripe Handmade Wool Rug – 8 x 10 Size Rugs
$1,039.00 New RugsSKU: FIO3BK8X10Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Vintage Aubusson Flat Weave Rug, Beige Rose Bouquet, 8′ x 10′
$3,599.95 Vintage RugsSKU: FA12736BG8X10Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Loom Urban Navy Handmade Wool & Viscose Rug – 8 x 10 Size Rugs
$706.00 New RugsSKU: OCU90NV8X10Rug sizes: 7 ft 11 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.41 m x 2.90 m) -
19th Century Floral French Antique European Aubusson Napoleon III Carpet Rug
$15,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24144Rug sizes: 8 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.59 m x 3.20 m) -
Vintage Aubusson Flat Weave Rug, Ivory Botanical Panel, 8′ x 10′
$3,599.95 Vintage RugsSKU: FA5136IV8X10Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Contemporary Swedish Style Flat Weave Rug, Design SCP_05
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-SCP_05Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
Contemporary Swedish Style Flat Weave Rug, Design SCP_04A
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-SCP_04ARug sizes: 9 ft 6 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.90 m x 3.12 m) -
Contemporary Sultanabad Rug, Design S53909
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-S53909Rug sizes: 7 ft 9 in x 9 ft 8 in (2.36 m x 2.95 m) -
Contemporary Sultanabad Rug, Design S53903
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-S53903Rug sizes: 8 ft 1 in x 9 ft 5 in (2.46 m x 2.87 m) -
Contemporary Sultanabad Rug, Design S53890
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-S53890Rug sizes: 8 ft 1 in x 9 ft 10 in (2.46 m x 3.00 m) -
Contemporary Sultanabad Rug, Design S53888
Contact us for price New RugsSKU: NEC-S53888Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 3.20 m)
What size is an 8 x 10 rug exactly?
An 8 x 10 rug is 8 feet wide and 10 feet long, which is 96 x 120 inches, 244 x 305 cm or 2.44 x 3.05 metres. Sizes are written width first, so the 8 is the short side. It is the smallest of the three common room sizes, below 9 x 12 and 10 x 14, and the size most people buy for a main room.
For metric buyers, the common European size 240 x 340 cm, about 7 ft 10 in by 11 ft 2 in, falls between our 8 x 10 and 9 x 12 pages: it is close to an 8 x 10 in width but a foot longer. For every standard size in feet, inches, centimeters and metres, see our rug size guide.
Which rooms does an 8 x 10 rug fit?
An 8 x 10 fits living rooms from about 10 x 13 feet, dining rooms with a table for six, and bedrooms with a queen bed. The practical rules for each room:
- Living rooms. An 8 x 10 suits a room of about 10 x 13 to 13 x 16 feet. It is large enough to carry the front legs of a standard sofa and one or two flanking chairs, which pulls the seating into one group. Keep 12 to 18 inches of floor showing between the rug and the walls, and leave main walkways of about 30 to 36 inches clear. Above about 13 x 16 feet an 8 x 10 starts to look marooned; consider a 9 x 12.
- Dining rooms. A chair pulled back travels about 24 inches and should keep all four legs on the rug, so the rug should be about 4 feet wider and longer than the table. An 8 x 10 serves a table up to about 48 x 72 inches, which seats six. Eight seats want a 9 x 12. A round table up to about 48 inches across also sits well on an 8 x 10 or on one of our square rugs in this size group.
- Bedrooms. Laid crosswise, with the 10 foot side across the bed, an 8 x 10 under a queen bed (60 inches wide) shows about 30 inches on each side and extends past the foot. Under a king (76 inches wide) the margin shrinks to about 22 inches a side, so nightstands usually sit off the rug.
For more room-by-room detail, see our guides to living room rugs, dining room rugs, bedroom rugs and our antique 8 x 10 rugs guide.
How much do handmade 8 x 10 rugs vary from the nominal size?
Handmade 8 x 10 rugs often vary by several inches, and sometimes by a foot, because they were woven to the loom rather than to a catalogue size and their measurements were rounded to the nearest foot when sold.
In the antique and vintage 8 x 10 rugs in our collection whose listings state a measured size, widths run from about 6 ft 9 in to 9 ft 0 in and lengths from about 9 ft 0 in to 11 ft 0 in. An early 20th century Persian Malayer carpet in this group measures 6 ft 9 in by 10 ft 8 in, and an 1840s European Aubusson measures 9 ft 0 in by 10 ft 0 in. A difference of two feet in width changes which chairs sit on the rug, so buy on the measured size given on each listing, not on the size category. New rugs are usually much closer to the nominal size.
How do you measure a room for an 8 x 10 rug?
Measure the floor you want covered, subtract a border, and compare the result with the measured size of the rug. Step by step:
- Measure the room wall to wall in both directions, and note fireplaces, radiators, built-ins and door swings.
- Subtract the border. With 12 to 18 inches of floor showing on every side, a room of 11 x 13 feet takes an 8 x 10 comfortably.
- Tape the outline at 96 x 120 inches, then set the furniture: front legs of the sofa and chairs on the tape line, or the dining table centered with chairs pulled out.
- Plan the pad an inch or two smaller than the rug on every side. See our page on rug padding.
If your room falls between standard sizes, search by exact dimensions in our rug search.
8 x 10, 6 x 9 or 9 x 12: which should you choose?
Choose an 8 x 10 when a 6 x 9 cannot reach the flanking chairs and a 9 x 12 would crowd a room smaller than about 12 x 15 feet. The table compares the neighboring sizes.
| Size | Metric | Area | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 9 | 183 x 274 cm | 54 sq ft | Living rooms of about 9 x 12 to 11 x 14 feet, full or queen beds, studies |
| 8 x 10 | 244 x 305 cm | 80 sq ft | Living rooms from about 10 x 13 feet, dining tables for six, queen beds |
| 9 x 12 | 274 x 366 cm | 108 sq ft | Living rooms from about 12 x 15 feet, dining tables for eight, king beds |
What 8 x 10 rugs does Rugs On Net have in stock?
We have more than 900 rugs in this size, and the page mixes antique, vintage and new rugs. On September 27, 2026 the split was 335 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 99 vintage rugs, 470 new rugs and 7 undated pieces. Of the antiques, 98 are 19th century or earlier and 237 date from 1900 to 1925. Browse by age in antique rugs, vintage rugs and new rugs, and see antique vs vintage vs new rugs for how we date them.
- Antique Chinese rugs. 237 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 159 Chinese Art Deco rugs, 110 Peking rugs, 106 Walter Nichols rugs and 11 Ningxia rugs.
- Persian rugs. 57 Persian rugs, 37 of them antique. The antiques include 6 Sarouk rugs and 5 Tabriz rugs.
- European and American rugs. 40 American rugs, 15 French rugs including 8 antique Aubusson rugs, and 5 English rugs.
- Turkish rugs. 12 Turkish rugs, and 15 Oushak rugs of all origins, 7 of them antique.
- New rugs. 470 new rugs, most woven in India (389), with 59 from China and 18 from Pakistan. Most are hand-knotted; 86 are hand-tufted, and 62 are kilims.
Glossary of 8 x 10 rug size terms
- Room size
- The group of rugs large enough to anchor a main room, usually 8 x 10, 9 x 12 and 10 x 14.
- 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.
- Chair pull-out
- The roughly 24 inches a dining chair travels when pushed back, which the rug must cover on every side of the table.
- Floor border
- The band of bare floor between the rug and the walls, usually 12 to 18 inches in a room of this size.
- Hand-tufted
- A rug made by punching yarn through a backing with a hand tool, rather than tying each knot. Listings state the weave type.
8 x 10 Rugs: Frequently Asked Questions
What is an 8 x 10 rug in centimeters and meters?
An 8 x 10 rug is 244 x 305 cm, or 2.44 x 3.05 metres, and 96 x 120 inches. Handmade rugs vary, so check the measured size on each listing.
What size room does an 8 x 10 rug fit?
An 8 x 10 fits a living room of about 10 x 13 to 13 x 16 feet, leaving 12 to 18 inches of floor showing around it. In a larger room it can look lost, and a 9 x 12 or 10 x 14 will anchor the furniture better.
Is an 8 x 10 rug big enough for a dining table?
Yes, for a table seating six, up to about 48 x 72 inches. Chairs need about 24 inches of rug beyond each side of the table so they stay on the rug when pulled out. For a table seating eight, choose a 9 x 12.
Are the 8 x 10 rugs on this page antique?
Not all of them. On September 27, 2026 this page held 335 antique rugs dated 1925 or earlier, 99 vintage rugs and 470 new rugs.
Do you ship 8 x 10 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 8 x 10 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.