To determine the size of rug you need first measure your table.
Carpet size for dining room table.
A good size for an 8 chair rectangular dining table is about 9 x 12 feet.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
Most rugs are rectangular perfect for standard dining room tables.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.
For a round or square 4 chair dining table you should look at a square rug that measures 8 x 8 feet or a round rug measuring 8 feet in diameter.
Find rugs of any shape or size on our rug collections page.
When in doubt go for the larger size.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
In the dining room for chairs to slide in and out easily you should add 24 30 to each side of the table for the perfect rug size.
Then add 36 to 48 inches to each measurement.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
8x10 or 8x11 is probably the size that 80 of people use in their dining areas.
Dinning table without rug.
10 chair dining room tables need a 10x14.
Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right size rug for your dining room.
To be sure you are getting the correct size rug measure your dining table add 24 inches or more on each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter s tape.
First it s important to keep in mind that whatever rug size you choose it should extend at least 24 inches beyond the chairs to accommodate guests moving in and out from the dining table.