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Rectangular Rugs |
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Rectangular rugs, also called regular rugs, are the most common rugs in
the world and come in a variety of sizes. Therefore, standard sizes have
been assigned to rectangular rugs in order to make rug selection an
easier process.
Two sets of standard sizes exist, the Imperial British standard and the
Metric standard.
Below, we have a list of standard sizes in the Imperial system, and then
a list of the Metric standard sizes below. |
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British
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(Width x Length - feet) |
Metric
System
(Width x Length - meters) |
2' x 3'
2' x 4'
3' x 5'
4' x 6'
5' x 8' |
6' x 9'
7' x 10'
8' x 10'
9' x 12'
10' x 13' |
10' x 14'
12' x 15'
12' x 18'
13' x 20'
14' x 21' |
0.5 x 1.0
1.0 x 1.5
1.5 x 2.0
1.5 x 2.0
2.0 x 2.5 |
2.0 x 3.0
2.2 x 3.2
2.5 x 3.5
2.7 x 3.7
3.0 x 4.0 |
3.5 x 4.5
3.0 x 5.0
3.5 x 5.5
4.0 x 6.0
4.0 x 7.0 |
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Runners |
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Runners are the second most common shape of rug. They are very long and
narrow rectangular rugs. Most runners in today's market are between 2.5
to 3 feet wide and 6 to 20 feet long, and in some cases even longer.
They are used as coverings for hallways, stairways, and entrances. For
this reason, they are also called Corridor rugs.
The use of runners on stairs is a more common practice in the United
States than in Europe. Until about 60 years ago, runners were also used
in traditional Persian room arrangements.
Today, as mentioned above, runners are mainly used to cover hallways and
stairways, and the wider ones tend to be used for entrances. |
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Round Rugs |
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The length and width are equal in a round rug, and they are the same as
the diameter of the rug, so when looking for a round rug, look for sizes
such as 4x4, 8x8, etc. Round rugs are unique and rare. The layout of
most round rugs tends to be medallion. |
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Oval Rugs |
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Oval rugs are unique and rare in shape. Therefore, no standard sizes
have been established for them. However, oval rugs are measured in the
same fashion as rectangular rugs. The larger diameter is considered the
length, and the smaller diameter is considered the width. Oval rugs are
similar to round rugs in their history and design. Regardless of their
origin, their layout is usually medallion. |
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Square Rugs |
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Square rugs are very unique and rare. As their name implies, they have
equal width and length. Therefore, when looking for a square rug, look
for sizes such as 4x4, 8x8, etc. Square rugs are an ideal fit for square
rooms. |
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Odd Shapes |
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At times, you will encounter hexagonal, octagonal or even triangular
rugs. They are mostly rarities rather than the rule. |