Planning new flooring? Our free carpet calculator helps you measure room dimensions in feet, inches, yards, meters, or centimeters and converts them to square feet, square yards, square meters, or square CM instantly. Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or DIY enthusiast, this tool eliminates guesswork when estimating carpet area, vinyl flooring, or laminate needs. Simply enter length and width in your preferred unit, and get accurate area calculations—plus optional cost estimates based on material price per sq. ft./yd/m². Save time, avoid waste, and budget smarter for your next flooring project!

How to Use Our Carpet Area & Price Calculator

Our Carpet Measurement and Cost Calculator makes it easy to calculate flooring area and estimate material costs for your project. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Enter Room Dimensions

• Length & Width: Input your room’s length and width in your preferred unit (feet, inches, yards, meters, or centimeters).
• Unit Selection: Choose the measurement unit from the dropdown (e.g., feet, meters).

Step 2: Optional – Add Carpet Price

• Price per Unit: Enter the cost per square foot, yard, or meter (if known).
• Select Pricing Unit: Choose whether the price is based on sq. ft., sq. yd., or sq. m.

Step 3: Click “Calculate”

• Instantly see:
  • Total Area (in square feet, yards, meters & CM)
  • Estimated Cost (if price entered)

Step 4: Adjust & Compare

• Change dimensions or pricing to compare different flooring options.
• Add 10-15% extra for cutting/waste (manual adjustment recommended).

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Why Use This Carpet Calculator?

✅ Accurate Measurements – Avoid buying too much or too little carpet.
✅ Cost Estimation – Budget smarter with instant price calculations.
✅ Unit Conversions – Works in feet, yards, meters & CM for global use.
✅ DIY & Pro-Friendly – Perfect for homeowners, contractors, and interior designers.

1. How to calculate floor area for carpet?
To calculate floor area for carpet:

• Measure the room’s length and width in feet using a tape measure
• Multiply length × width to get square footage (e.g., 10ft × 12ft = 120 sq.ft.)
• For multiple rooms, calculate each area separately and add them together
• Add 10-15% extra for cutting/waste
• Use our free carpet calculator to convert to square yards/meters automatically

2. How much carpet is needed for a 12×12 room?
A 12×12 room requires:

• 144 square feet (12 × 12)
• 16 square yards (144 ÷ 9)
• 13.4 square meters (144 × 0.0929)
  *Always buy 10-15% extra (about 158 sq.ft.) for seams and pattern matching*

3. How do I calculate carpet area?
Three methods to calculate carpet area:

1. Basic formula: Length (ft) × Width (ft) = Area (sq.ft.)
2. For irregular rooms: Divide into rectangles, calculate each, then sum
3. Using our calculator: Enter measurements in any unit (feet/meters/cm) for instant area conversion

4. How much to carpet a 12×12 room?
Cost for a 12×12 (144 sq.ft.) room:

• Budget carpet: $2-$4/sq.ft. → $288-$576
• Mid-range: $5-$8/sq.ft. → $720-$1,152
• Premium: $9-$15/sq.ft. → $1,296-$2,160
  Includes carpet only – padding/installation costs extra

Pro Tip:
Use our carpet cost calculator to:

• Adjust for different material prices
• Factor in padding/installation
• Compare square foot vs. square yard pricing

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