A wide area of rug at least 24 inches should extend all the way around the dining table when all your guests are seated with the chairs tucked in.
Carpet under dining table size.
The correct size for you will depend on the dimensions of your dining table.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
10 chair dining room tables need a 10x14.
Then add 36 to 48 inches to each measurement.
Most rugs are rectangular perfect for standard dining room tables.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
Because dining tables vary widely in shape and size there is no one perfect size of rug for all dining rooms.
Make sure the rug is sufficiently big enough.
Find rugs of any shape or size on our rug collections page.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.
This allows diners to comfortably move.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
If space is especially tight you can allow 18 inches per side for a rug.
8 x 11 persian rug under the dining table choosing the right size.
This is so that the chairs sit level and do not hook or catch on the rug when table users slide them back under the table.
To determine the size of rug you need first measure your table.
If the marked areas falls well inside your other dining room furniture buffet bar cart consider sizing up.