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Round rugs are sold by diameter, not by width and length. A circle rug measures the same distance across in every direction, so a 6 ft round covers a small entryway and an 8 ft round sits under a round dining table with room for chairs. Shop circular area rugs here in hand-knotted wool, jute and machine washable weaves, from 3 ft to 12 ft.
Shop Round Area Rugs by Size
Small Round Rugs (3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft)
A small round rug works where a rectangle looks awkward: a hallway turn, in front of the kitchen sink, or bedside. A 40 inch round falls between the 3 ft and 4 ft rounds. Low pile and a non-slip backing matter more than pattern here.
6 ft & 7 ft Round Rugs
A 6 ft round rug is the standard entryway and foyer size, and the smallest diameter that defines a seating area under two chairs. A 7 ft round rug fits a small dining area with a 36 inch pedestal table.
8 ft Round Rugs
The 8 ft round rug is the most-bought diameter here. It covers a round table with 4 chairs up to 48 inches across, and holds a coffee table plus a sofa's front legs in a small living space.
9 ft, 10 ft & 12 ft Large Round Rugs
A large round rug β 9 ft, 10 ft or 12 ft across β suits open-plan rooms and round dining tables of 60 inches or more. Shoppers type these as 9x9 or 12x12; the number is still the diameter.
Round Rugs by Material
Construction decides how a round rug wears, cleans and lies flat. Filter by style β boho, bohemian, Persian, Oriental, traditional, modern, contemporary, vintage, abstract, medallion, floral, checkered and striped β or by color: ivory, cream, beige, natural, green, blue, pink and white. There are also round outdoor rug and on-sale filters.
Round Jute Rugs
A round jute rug is a natural fiber flatweave with a low pile and a dry, coarse hand. Jute takes traffic well and costs less than wool. It is wrong for a damp room, and vacuum safe on suction only β no beater bar. See more round jute rugs, plus sisal and cotton.
Round Wool Rugs
Wool is the most durable fiber we sell for high-traffic circles. It is naturally stain resistant and fade resistant, and springs back from furniture dents better than polypropylene or viscose. Hand-loomed wool rounds hold their shape; machine-woven wool costs less. Browse round wool rugs.
Washable Round Rugs
A machine washable round rug is the low maintenance choice. Look for a thin construction that folds into a home machine, a separate non-slip pad rather than a glued backing, and a pet friendly, kid friendly fiber. See washable round rugs. For a patio, an indoor/outdoor polypropylene weave is waterproof β browse round outdoor rugs.
Round Shag & Plush Rugs
Shag and plush rounds have a high pile height that softens a hard floor. They suit bedrooms and reading corners, not dining rooms, where chair legs catch in long pile. Browse shag rugs.
Hand-Knotted Round Rugs
A hand-knotted round rug is tied knot by knot on a loom, which is why it wears for decades. That is the opposite of hand-tufted or machine-woven, where pile is punched or glued into a backing. Small irregularities in the circle are the signature of a handmade, authentic rug. See round Persian rugs for traditional medallion designs.
Where to Put a Round Rug
Entryway and foyer. A round rug centers under a light fixture and gives a square front hall a focal point. A 5 ft or 6 ft round is typical. Browse round entryway rugs.
Under a round dining table. Match the rug shape to the table shape, and allow 24 inches of chair pull-back clearance on every side. See round rugs for the dining room.
In a reading nook. A round rug is the simplest way to define a cozy reading nook in a bay window or corner. A 4 ft or 5 ft round is enough.
Under a coffee table in a living room conversation area. Where sofa and chairs face each other, an 8 ft or 9 ft round holds the coffee table and the front legs of the seating. See round rugs for the living room.
Beside a bed. A 3 ft or 4 ft round on each side puts something soft at bedside without a rug pad under the whole frame.
In a nursery or kids' room. Circles have no sharp corners to trip on. Browse round kids rugs and small rugs.
Round Rug Size Guide
Round rugs are measured across the diameter. This round rug size chart converts feet, inches, centimeters and the square notation shoppers type.
Diameter (ft)
Inches
Centimeters
Typed as
Best for
3 ft round
36"
91 cm
3x3
Bedside, hallway, kitchen sink
4 ft round
48"
122 cm
4x4
Reading nook, nursery
5 ft round
60"
152 cm
5x5
Small entryway, one chair
6 ft round
72"
183 cm
6x6
Entryway and foyer
7 ft round
84"
213 cm
7x7
36" pedestal table
8 ft round
96"
244 cm
8x8
48" table, 4 chairs
9 ft round
108"
274 cm
9x9
54"β60" table; conversation area
10 ft round
120"
305 cm
10x10
60" table, open-plan seating area
12 ft round
144"
366 cm
12x12
72" table, large rooms
The dining rule: add 48 to 60 inches to your table diameter to get your rug diameter. A 48 inch round table needs a 96 inch (8 ft) round rug; a 60 inch table needs a 108 inch (9 ft) round. That 24 to 30 inches per side keeps a chair on the rug when someone pushes back.
Circle Rugs vs Circular Rugs vs Round Rugs
There is no difference β a circle rug, a circular rug and a round rug are the same product, and every rug here answers to all three names. "Round" is the retail term, "circular" the design term, and "circle rug" what most shoppers type; large circular rugs and curved rugs are filed here too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size round rug do I need under a round dining table?
Add 48 to 60 inches to your table's diameter β a 48 inch table needs an 8 ft (96 inch) round rug, and a 60 inch table needs a 9 ft (108 inch) round. That gives every chair 24 to 30 inches of pull-back clearance, so the back legs stay on the rug when someone stands up. Undersized rugs catch chair legs.
What is the most common round rug size?
The 8 ft round rug (96 inches, or 244 cm) is the most common round rug size in US homes. It covers a 48 inch round dining table with four chairs, and it is also large enough to sit under a coffee table and hold the front legs of a sofa in a small living space. The 6 ft round is next, mainly for entryways.
Can you put a square rug under a round table?
Yes. A square rug under a round table is a deliberate contrast, and it works as long as the rug extends at least 24 inches past the table edge on all four sides so chairs stay on it when pulled back. Square works best in a square room; in a long room, a rectangle or a round rug reads better.
Are round rugs machine washable?
Some are. Machine washable round rugs are made as thin, flexible flatweaves that fit in a home washer, usually up to about 5 ft or 6 ft in diameter. Hand-knotted wool, jute and shag rounds are not machine washable β they are vacuum safe and should be professionally cleaned. Check the care line on each product page before you wash.
Do round rugs need a rug pad?
Yes, in almost every case. A rug pad stops a round rug from sliding on hard floors, adds cushioning, and keeps the circle from curling at the edge β which round rugs do more than rectangles because there is no straight edge to hold the shape. Buy the pad in the same diameter and trim it about an inch smaller all around.
Is a round rug good for a small living room?
Yes. A round rug suits a small living room because it has no corners to crowd the walls, and it makes a tight seating area read as one conversation area. Use a 6 ft or 8 ft round under the coffee table with the sofa's front legs on the rug. Avoid a high pile if a door swings over it.
Why Buy Round Rugs from RugKnots
RugKnots sells hand-knotted and handmade rugs, so the round rugs here are tied on a loom rather than punched into a backing.
