50 × 80 cm rugs – UK guide

Where a 50 × 80 cm rug fits

bathroom mat, kitchen basin mat. 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 50 × 80 cm

• Bathroom – Machine washable mat 50×80 for basin, 60×90 for bathside. Non-slip backing is mandatory over tile.…

Styles that come in this size

Frequently asked questions

Is 50 × 80 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 50 × 80 cm is 3' × 5' (91 × 152 cm), but always check the cm figures on the listing.

Does 50 × 80 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.