What Size Rug for a King Bed?
The best rug size for a King bed (76×80″) is 9′ × 12′. Pick any rug size below to see it to scale under the bed, with the exact overhang on each side.
Good coverage
A 9′ × 12′ rug under a King bed leaves about 1' 4" on each side and 2' 8" at the head/foot. Designers aim for 18″+ of rug showing on the sides you step onto.
Rug sizes for a King bed
| Rug size | Overhang per side | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 8′ × 10′ | 10" | tight |
| 9′ × 12′ ★ | 1' 4" | good |
| 10′ × 14′ | 1' 10" | ideal |
| 12′ × 15′ | 2' 10" | 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 King bed?
A 9′ × 12′ rug is the best all-round choice for a King bed. Centered under the bed it leaves about 1' 4" 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 King bed?
A King mattress is 76″ × 80″, which is what the rug needs to frame.