240 × 340 cm rugs – UK guide

Where a 240 × 340 cm rug fits

open-plan living, UK super king bedroom, 8-seat dining. This is a defensible pick when the furniture footprint (not the room footprint) matches – the common mistake is buying to the wall-to-wall measurement, then discovering the sofa or bed sits proud of the pile.

Best rooms for 240 × 340 cm

• Living Room – Front legs of every seat should sit on the rug. In a UK 3+2 layout, 200×290cm is the safe default; 160×230 only if the sofa is under 190cm w…
• Bedroom – Two options: a large rug under the bed with 60cm exposed each side (200×290 for a UK double, 240×340 for a king), or two runners flanking th…
• Dining Room – Rug must extend 60cm beyond the table on all four sides so chairs stay on it when pulled out. For a 180cm table: 240×340 minimum.…

Styles that come in this size

Frequently asked questions

Is 240 × 340 cm the same as any standard American size?

No. UK rug sizes are metric (cm), US sizes are imperial (feet). The nearest US equivalent to 240 × 340 cm is 8' × 10' (244 × 305 cm), but always check the cm figures on the listing.

Does 240 × 340 cm need a rug pad?

Pads extend rug life by 50% (BRC recommendation). Cut the pad 5 cm shorter than the rug on each side.