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Twin bed rug size
5×8 grounds a twin, with both feet landing on rug each morning.
- 1 Room size
- 2 Nightstands + door
- 3 Size + diagram. Live, no button needed
Room in feet. Nightstand + door in inches.
Your size
5×8 recommended
Why: bed 38×75 in + 11 in each side (nightstands off) + 18 in past the foot → need about 60×92 in → nearest standard size is 5×8 (60×96 in).
Pad 4′10″×7′10″ (147×239 cm) · Area 40 sq ft (3.7 m²)
Tip: bedrooms are gentle on rugs, so choose softness underfoot.
Door needs 32 in but foot margin is 27 in. Shift rug toward foot or pick one size down + runners. Leave extra room for a thick rug.
Tape check · 15 min before ordering
- Tape a 5×8 rectangle (60×96 in): 11 in each side of the bed, 18 in past the foot.
- Walk around it. Open the door fully. The rug must not catch.
- Sit on each side of the bed. Both feet should land on rug.
- Live with the tape 24 hours, then order.
Tape outline: 5×8 = 60×96 in
Room 108 in × 132 in · Bed Twin 38×75 in · rugsizeguide.com/twin-bed-rug-size/
Budget options
- Best: 5×8 covers sides and foot fully (nightstands off.).
- Better: 4×6, which works when only the front legs sit on it and the walkway is tight.
- Good: two runners (2×7 ft each side), the cheapest soft landing.
Twin bed rug size rules
- Anchor: rug under lower two-thirds of the 38×75 twin.
- Border: ~18 in each side + foot; small rooms can leave just 8 in of bare floor.
- When torn between sizes, go bigger, unless your walkway or door says otherwise. If so, we'll tell you and suggest one that fits.
- Pad: 1 in shorter per side than the rug (5×8 rug → 4′10″×7′10″ pad).
Guides
Twin bed rug size FAQs
What size rug for a twin bed?
5×8 placed under the lower two-thirds of the bed (38×75), with about 18 inches of rug each side and past the foot. 4×6 works as a tight-budget fit in very small rooms.
One rug or two runners for a twin?
A 5×8 under the bed grounds the room best. In a narrow room, a single 2×7 runner along the open side gives the same warm landing for less money.
How do I check before buying?
Tape the exact outline on the floor (15-minute check): walk around it, open the door fully, and sit on the open side. Both feet should land on rug. Live with the tape 24 hours, then order.
Guideline tool. Always tape the outline and measure before you buy. rugsizeguide.com