Standard furniture sizes
The typical sizes of everyday furniture, so you know what will suit a room before you start shopping. Sizes vary by maker: always check the listing of the piece you buy.
Sofas and sectionals
| Piece | W | D | H | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveseat | 52–68″ | 32–38″ | 30–36″ | 2 |
| Apartment sofa | 68–78″ | 32–38″ | 30–36″ | 2–3 |
| Standard sofa | 78–90″ | 34–40″ | 30–36″ | 3 |
| Large sofa | 90–100″+ | 36–42″ | 30–36″ | 3–4 |
| L-shaped sectional | 90–120″ on each side | 34–40″ | 30–36″ | 4–6 |
Seats are usually 17–19″ off the floor and 20–24″ deep; deep-seat sofas run 24″ and more.
Chairs
| Piece | W | D | H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armchair | 28–36″ | 30–36″ | 30–36″ |
| Recliner | 32–40″ | 36–40″, 60–70″ reclined | 38–42″ |
| Dining chair | 17–22″ | 20–22″ | 32–38″, seat 17–19″ |
| Counter stool (36″ counter) | 16–18″ | 16–18″ | seat 24–26″ |
| Bar stool (42″ bar) | 16–18″ | 16–18″ | seat 28–30″ |
Recliners that aren't "wall-huggers" also need several inches behind them to recline.
Tables
| Piece | Size | H |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee table | 36–54″ long, 18–30″ wide | 16–18″ |
| End table | 18–24″ across | 20–26″ |
| Console table | 36–72″ long, 12–18″ deep | 28–32″ |
| Desk | 48–60″ wide, 24–30″ deep | 28–30″ |
| Dining table | See below | 28–30″ |
Dining tables, by how many they seat
| Seats | Rectangular | Round or square |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 48″ × 30–36″ | 36–44″ |
| 6 | 60–72″ × 36–40″ | 48–54″ round |
| 8 | 84–96″ × 36–42″ | 60″ round |
| 10 | 108–120″ × 40–44″ | 72″ round |
Allow about 24″ of table edge for each person, and 36″ of floor around the table to pull out the chairs.
Beds
Standard US mattress sizes. A bed frame adds about 2–8″ to each, and a headboard or footboard adds to the length.
| Mattress | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38″ × 75″ | 97 × 191 cm |
| Twin XL | 38″ × 80″ | 97 × 203 cm |
| Full (double) | 54″ × 75″ | 137 × 191 cm |
| Queen | 60″ × 80″ | 152 × 203 cm |
| King | 76″ × 80″ | 193 × 203 cm |
| California king | 72″ × 84″ | 183 × 213 cm |
Storage
| Piece | W | D | H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightstand | 18–28″ | 14–20″ | 24–28″ |
| Dresser | 36–72″ | 18–22″ | 30–36″ |
| Tall chest | 30–40″ | 18–22″ | 44–60″ |
| Bookcase | 24–48″ | 10–16″ | 60–84″ |
| TV stand or media console | 48–80″ | 16–20″ | 20–30″ |
| Sideboard | 48–72″ | 16–20″ | 30–36″ |
A TV stand looks best a little wider than the TV; a media console is usually about as wide as a 65–75″ TV.
Rugs
| Size | Good for |
|---|---|
| 5′ × 8′ | A small seating area, or under a coffee table only |
| 6′ × 9′ | A small living room, with the front legs of the seats on it |
| 8′ × 10′ | Most living rooms; under a queen bed; a table for 4–6 |
| 9′ × 12′ | Large living rooms; under a king bed; a table for 6–8 |
| 2½′ × 8′ runner | Hallways, and beside a bed |
Try sizes in your own roomSofaplot's catalog has pieces at these typical sizes; or build one at its exact size.
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