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Rug size and weight converter
Enter a rug size in feet and inches to get centimetres, metres, square metres and square feet, plus a typical weight for the construction. A 5 x 8 ft rug is about 152 x 244 cm and 3.72 square metres. Weights are typical ranges, confirmed on your quote.
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Convert a size
- Size in centimetres
- 152 x 244 cm
- In metres
- 1.52 x 2.44 m
- Area
- 3.72 sqm (40.0 sq ft)
- Typical weight, Hand-knotted
- about 10.0 to 16.7 kg
Weight uses typical 2.7 to 4.5 kg per square metre for hand-knotted. Typical, not a specification; the actual weight is confirmed on your quote.
Standard sizes
| Size (ft) | Trade cm | Area (sqm) | Typical weight, hand-knotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 3 ft | 60 x 90 | 0.56 | 1.5 to 2.5 kg |
| 3 x 5 ft | 90 x 150 | 1.39 | 3.8 to 6.3 kg |
| 4 x 6 ft | 120 x 180 | 2.23 | 6.0 to 10.0 kg |
| 5 x 8 ft | 150 x 240 | 3.72 | 10.0 to 16.7 kg |
| 6 x 9 ft | 180 x 270 | 5.02 | 13.5 to 22.6 kg |
| 8 x 10 ft | 240 x 300 | 7.43 | 20.1 to 33.4 kg |
| 9 x 12 ft | 270 x 360 | 10.03 | 27.1 to 45.2 kg |
| 10 x 14 ft | 300 x 420 | 13.01 | 35.1 to 58.5 kg |
| 2.5 x 8 ft runner | 76 x 244 | 1.86 | 5.0 to 8.4 kg |
| 2.5 x 10 ft runner | 76 x 305 | 2.32 | 6.3 to 10.5 kg |
Typical weight by construction
| Construction | kg per sqm |
|---|---|
| Hand-knotted | 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.5 |
| Hand-tufted | 3 / 3.8 / 5 |
| Flatweave / dhurrie | 1.7 / 2 / 2.4 |
| Jute | 1.2 / 1.8 / 2.5 |
Typical figures from retail and specification listings, not a standard; confirmed on your quote. Quality tolerances: weight plus or minus 5%, size plus or minus 3%, skew within 1 inch.
Related guides and tools
See rug sizes and custom sizes, weight and GSM checks and rug specifications. Plan the load with the container loading calculator; data is on open rug trade data.
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Buyer questions
Rug size and weight: your questions
How do I convert rug feet to centimetres?
Multiply feet by 30.48. An 8 x 10 ft rug is about 244 x 305 cm; the trade size is usually written 240 x 300 cm.
How many square metres is a 5 x 8 ft rug?
About 3.72 square metres, or 40 square feet.
How much does a handmade rug weigh?
Typical weights run from about 1.2 to 2.5 kg per square metre for jute, 1.7 to 2.4 for flatweave, 2.7 to 4.5 for hand-knotted and 3.0 to 5.0 for hand-tufted. Typical, not a specification; confirmed on your quote.
What are the standard rug sizes?
Common rectangles run from 2 x 3 ft (60 x 90 cm) to 10 x 14 ft (300 x 420 cm), with runners at 2.5 x 8 ft and 2.5 x 10 ft and rounds at 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 ft. Custom sizes are available.
What size tolerance do you work to?
Plus or minus 3% on size, plus or minus 5% on weight, and skew within 1 inch (about 2.5 cm).
How do I work out the area of a round rug?
Use pi x radius squared. A 6 ft round is about 28.3 square feet, or 2.63 square metres. The converter does this when you choose Round.