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Runner rug size
Hallway dimensions in, runner that leaves floor showing each side.
- 1 Hall size
- 2 Doors + border
- 3 Runner + diagram. Live, no button needed
Hall in feet. Border in inches.
Your size
2.5×10 runner recommended
Why: hall 48 in wide minus 6 in each side → runner about 36 in wide; length 144 in minus 12 in each end → about 120 in long → nearest runner is 2.5×10 (30×120 in).
Pad 2′4″×9′10″ (71×300 cm) · Area 25 sq ft (2.3 m²)
Tip: hallways take a beating, so pick a low-pile runner with a grip pad.
2 door(s) open onto the hall. Swing each one over the tape; thin pile where doors pass.
Tape check · doors + vents
- Tape a 2.5×10 strip (30×120 in), centered with 9 in of floor each side.
- Open every door onto the runner. It must clear the pile.
- Check vents stay uncovered; one long runner beats small pieces.
- Live with the tape 24 hours, then order.
Tape outline: 2.5×10 = 30×120 in
rugsizeguide.com/runner-rug-size
Runner rug size rules
- 4–8 in floor each side; 12 in clear at ends and doorways.
- Long halls: one runner, or two split at a doorway with 12 in gap.
- Low flat pile near doors and vents.
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Runner rug size FAQs
What size runner for a hallway?
Leave 4–8 in of floor each side and stop ~12 in before doorways. Common: 2×7, 2×8, 2.5×8, 2.5×10, 3×12. One long runner beats joining small rugs.
How do I handle doors opening onto the runner?
Swing every door over the taped outline. Use thin pile where doors pass and keep vents uncovered.
How do I check before buying?
Tape the centered strip, walk it daily, open all doors, live with it 24 hours, then order.
How long should a hallway runner be?
Hall length minus about 24 in total (12 in clear at each end and doorway). A 12 ft hall takes a 2.5×10 runner; a 14 ft hall takes a 3×12. The calculator above snaps your hall to the nearest standard runner.
How wide should a hallway runner be?
Standard runners are 2 to 3 ft (24–36 in, 61–91 cm) wide. Leave 4–8 in of floor showing each side, so a 3 ft hall takes a 2 ft runner and a 4 ft hall takes a 2.5–3 ft runner. Too wide and it reads as wall-to-wall carpet.
Guideline tool. Always tape the outline and measure before you buy. rugsizeguide.com