Carpet Calculator

Calculate Carpet Requirements

Room Length (ft)

Room Width (ft)

Carpet Width (ft)

Carpet Type

Carpet Price per sq ft ($)

Installation Cost per sq ft ($)

Waste Factor (%)

Number of Rooms

About Carpet Calculations

Carpet calculations help determine the amount of carpet needed and associated costs for flooring projects.

Carpet Widths:

6 feet: Narrow width, more seams
12 feet: Standard width, most common
15 feet: Wide width, fewer seams

Carpet Types:

Berber: Loop pile, durable
Plush: Cut pile, soft feel
Frieze: Twisted fibers, casual look
Cut Pile: Smooth surface
Loop Pile: Textured surface

Cost Factors:

Carpet material cost
Installation labor
Padding/underlay
Waste factor
Room preparation

Waste Factors:

Simple rooms: 5-10%
Complex rooms: 10-15%
Patterned carpet: 15-20%
Multiple rooms: 10-15%

Installation Considerations:

• Room preparation
• Padding installation
• Seam placement
• Pattern matching
• Furniture moving

Accurate carpet calculations ensure proper material ordering and cost estimation for flooring installation projects.