What Size Rug for a Cal King Bed?
The best rug size for a Cal King bed (72×84″) is 9′ × 12′. Pick any rug size below to see it to scale under the bed, with the exact overhang on each side.
Ideal coverage
A 9′ × 12′ rug under a Cal King bed leaves about 1' 6" on each side and 2' 6" at the head/foot. Designers aim for 18″+ of rug showing on the sides you step onto.
Rug sizes for a Cal King bed
| Rug size | Overhang per side | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ × 9′ | 0" | tight |
| 8′ × 10′ | 1' | good |
| 9′ × 12′ ★ | 1' 6" | ideal |
| 10′ × 14′ | 2' | ideal |
| 12′ × 15′ | 3' | ideal |
★ recommended. Overhang assumes the bed centered on the rug; placing the rug under the lower ⅔ of the bed shifts more of it toward the foot.
Rug size for other beds
Frequently asked questions
What size rug should go under a Cal King bed?
A 9′ × 12′ rug is the best all-round choice for a Cal King bed. Centered under the bed it leaves about 1' 6" of rug showing on each side. In a smaller room a 8′ × 10′ works; in a large room a 10′ × 14′ looks great.
How much rug should show around a bed?
Designers recommend at least 18 inches of rug visible on the sides you step onto (some go 12–24″). The rug is usually placed under the lower two-thirds of the bed so it extends past the foot and sides.
What are the dimensions of a Cal King bed?
A Cal King mattress is 72″ × 84″, which is what the rug needs to frame.