How Big is a 5×8 Rug?
The 5×8 is an affordable entry point for area rugs. It works well for twin beds, small seating areas, and 4-person dining tables.
A 5' × 8' rug covers
40 sq ft
Best for rooms 10'×12' and larger. Select your room type below to see how it fits.
See 5' × 8' in Your Room
Select your room type to see how a 5' × 8' rug fits with your furniture.
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What This Size Fits
✓Perfect For
- • Full/Double beds (minimum fit)
- • Small apartment living rooms
- • 4-person dining tables
- • Large home offices
- • Under coffee tables only
- • Nurseries and playrooms
✕Too Small For
- • Queen or King beds
- • 3-seater sofas with front legs on
- • 6+ person dining tables
- • Living rooms over 10×12 ft
!Too Big For
- • Standard entryways (use 4×6)
- • Small home offices (use 5×7)
- • Hallways (use runners)
The 5×8: An Affordable Entry Point for Area Rugs
The 5×8 occupies a unique spot in rug sizing—large enough to make an impact, yet priced accessibly enough for first-time buyers. At 40 square feet, it offers just enough extra length over the 5×7 to make a meaningful difference under beds and dining tables, while staying well under the price of medium and large rugs.
This size particularly shines in bedrooms. For twin beds, it provides generous coverage on all sides. For full beds, it offers a budget-friendly option that keeps bedside floor space covered. The 5×8 is also popular in dining nooks with smaller 4-person tables, though chair pullout will be snug.
Renters love the 5×8 for its portability and versatility. It's light enough to roll up when moving, inexpensive enough to replace when styles change, and sized to work in multiple rooms. Many people start with a 5×8 to test whether they like a pattern or material before investing in a larger rug.
Dimensions & Room Fit
Rug Dimensions
Room Size Requirements
Minimum Room Size
Tight fit with 12" clearance to walls
Ideal Room Size
Perfect fit with 18" clearance to walls
How Does 5x8 Compare?
See how this size stacks up against similar options.
- ✓ Twin beds (standard)
- ✓ Full beds (minimum fit)
- ✓ Small dining nooks
- ✓ Rooms 8×10 to 10×12 ft
- $ $30-250 typical range
- ✓ Full beds (standard)
- ✓ Queen beds (minimum)
- ✓ 4-6 person dining
- ✓ Rooms 9×11 to 10×13 ft
- $$ $60-400 typical range
Quick Decision: Choose 5×8 if budget is key or for twin beds. Choose 6×9 if you have a full/queen bed or want proper dining chair clearance.
What Furniture Fits a 5x8 Rug?
This size works best with these furniture configurations.