How Do You Measure for a Rug under Dining Table?

Choosing a rug for under a dining table comes down to one measurement: the distance a chair travels when someone stands up. This guide explains the 60cm per side allowance, why less than that leaves chairs rocking on the edge, and how to turn your table dimensions into a rug size that actually works. It covers measuring an extending table open rather than closed, checking the result against the room so you keep a proper border of bare floor, and how the sums change for round and oval tables. There is also practical advice on pile height and weave for a dining setting, using a rug pad, defining a dining zone in an open plan room, and a fully worked example, followed by a short FAQ....