If space is especially tight you can allow 18 inches per side for a rug.
Carpet under dining table size.
To determine the size of rug you need first measure your table.
This is so that the chairs sit level and do not hook or catch on the rug when table users slide them back under the table.
Find rugs of any shape or size on our rug collections page.
At rug home though you can find an 8 foot or.
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.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
The correct size for you will depend on the dimensions of your dining table.
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.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
10 chair dining room tables need a 10x14.
This allows diners to comfortably move.
Then add 36 to 48 inches to each measurement.
Make sure the rug is sufficiently big enough.
Because dining tables vary widely in shape and size there is no one perfect size of rug for all dining rooms.
If the marked areas falls well inside your other dining room furniture buffet bar cart consider sizing up.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.