Much thicker than I expected, in the best way possible! We were looking for a large area rug for our playroom to give our two young kids a soft place to play and this is perfect. We've had a few spills (milk, snacks), that we were able to easily clean. If your household has legos, keep in mind the tiny pieces can get lost in the thickness of the rug, but it hasn't been much of an issue for us.