3 feet by 5 feet 4 feet by 6 feet.
Standard carpet dimensions.
Keep in mind that they may vary by several inches either bigger or smaller.
If you want your carpet to last longer i recommend a carpet pile height of less the 3 4.
The purpose of this setup is to define an area.
Fixed width carpeting the standard width for wall to wall carpeting starts at 12 feet.
The size of a roll of carpet varies according to its availability with the most common length being 12 feet.
Other fixed widths include 13 feet 6 inches and 15 inches depending on the manufacturer.
Usually area rugs are available in the following standard sizes.
Unlike the width manufacturers can cut the length of the carpet to whatever you need.
Standard carpet width most manufacturers in the us make three carpet sizes for residential purposes.
Remember these are standard setups.
Standard lengths of carpet rolls also include 15 feet and 13 1 2 feet.
Notice the standard setup has most if not all furniture legs on the rug.
It brings the surrounding furniture together in a cohesive design.
For more ideas scroll to the photo gallery below.
On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.