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Carpet Calculator

Calculate carpet needed for multiple rooms with seam optimization based on 12-ft roll width. Choose from 5 carpet types and 4 padding options. Includes installation, old carpet removal, and per-room breakdowns.

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Room Dimensions (feet)

x
= 180 ft²
x
= 120 ft²
$25 each
Estimated Total Cost
$1,415
Plush / Velvet · 300 ft² (33.3 yd²)

Measurements

Room Area300 ft² (33.3 yd²)
Carpet Needed (incl. waste)324 ft² (36.0 yd²)
Waste from 12ft roll width24 ft² (8.0%)
Per Room
Living Room (15' x 12')180 ft² → 180 ft² ordered
Bedroom 1 (12' x 10')120 ft² → 144 ft² ordered

Cost Breakdown

Carpet ($25.00/yd²)$900
Padding ($6.00/yd²)$216
Installation ($6.00/yd²)$216
Old Carpet Removal$83
Total$1,415
Cost per sq ft$4.72
Carpet
Padding
Install
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on national average pricing. Actual costs vary by region, retailer, and installer. Carpet is sold in 12-foot-wide rolls; waste is calculated based on standard roll widths. Seaming may be required for rooms wider than 12 feet. Always get quotes from local carpet retailers and installers for accurate pricing.

How to Use Carpet Calculator

  1. 1Add room dimensions
  2. 2Select carpet and padding type
  3. 3Choose installation options
  4. 4View square yards and cost breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

How much carpet do I need?▾

Measure each room's length × width in feet, convert to square yards (divide sqft by 9). Carpet is sold from 12-ft wide rolls, so rooms wider than 12 ft require seams. Add 10% for waste. For a 12×15 ft room: 180 sqft = 20 sq yards.

How much does carpet installation cost?▾

Carpet itself costs $2-8/sqft for material. Padding adds $0.50-1.50/sqft. Professional installation is $1-3/sqft. Total cost for a 500 sqft area: $1,750-6,250. Budget for old carpet removal ($0.50-1.00/sqft) and furniture moving.

What carpet type is most durable?▾

Nylon (plush or frieze) is most durable for high-traffic areas. Berber/loop pile resists crushing and shows less wear. Triexta (SmartStrand) offers excellent stain resistance. For bedrooms, plush or saxony provides the softest feel.

About Carpet Calculator

Calculate carpet needed for multiple rooms with seam optimization based on 12-ft roll width. Choose from 5 carpet types and 4 padding options. Includes installation, old carpet removal, and per-room breakdowns.

NexTool's Carpet Calculator is completely free to use with no sign-up required. Your data is processed directly in your browser and never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.

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