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How to Calculate Rug Size

To calculate the appropriate rug size for your room, follow these steps:

  1. Measure Room Dimensions: Record the length and width of your room.
  2. Consider Furniture Clearance: Decide on the amount of space you want between the rug and surrounding furniture.
  3. Subtract Clearance from Room Dimensions: Use the formula:
    \text{Rug Length} = \text{Room Length} - 2 \times \text{Clearance}
    \text{Rug Width} = \text{Room Width} - 2 \times \text{Clearance}

The calculator handles these calculations for you, adjusting for units (feet or meters).

Example Calculation

Imagine you have a living room that measures 12 ft by 10 ft. You want a 2 ft clearance from the furniture on all sides.

  1. Room Length: 12 ft
  2. Room Width: 10 ft
  3. Clearance: 2 ft

Using the formula:
\text{Rug Length} = 12 - 2 \times 2 = 8 \, \text{ft}

\text{Rug Width} = 10 - 2 \times 2 = 6 \, \text{ft}

The recommended rug size is 8 ft by 6 ft.