How Do You Calculate Carpet? - Fixanswer

How to Calculate Carpet Area.

Inner wall area + floor area = Carpet area

. Multiplying the length and width of each room, inner walls, inner corridors, etc., and then adding them all up would give you the carpet area of the house.

How do you calculate carpet per square foot?

Multiply the total number of square feet by the cost per square foot of the carpet

. If padding isn’t included, multiply the cost of the padding by the total number of square feet, and then add the result to the total cost per square foot of the carpet.

What size is a stair carpet?

It is typically

approximately 3′ wide

. The usual allowance for the tread (the flat part you step on) is 10′′, and 8′′ for the riser (the back of the stair). Therefore, for every box stair, you require 3′ (or the width of your stair) x 18′′ of carpet.

How much does it cost to carpet a 12×12 room?

Size Average total cost	10×10 $175 – $750	10×12 $200 – $900	12×12 $250 – $1,100	12×15 $300 – $1,400

What is a good price for carpet per square foot?

Carpet Cost Per Square Foot/Yard

On average, carpet costs

$2.50 per square foot

, and that price can range between $0.65 and $12 per square foot, or around $10 per square yard. The price can vary depending on the material, weave and pile style. Read more about those below.

What is a fair price per square foot?

According to the latest estimates, the median price for each square foot for a home in the United States

is $123

. But that can vary widely based on where you live and other factors.

What is the average cost per square yard of carpet?

Expect to pay between $3.50 to $11 per square foot or

approximately $32 to $100 per square yard

. The average price of carpeting materials runs from $2 to $7 per square foot but can range from $1 to upward of $20 per square foot.

How much should it cost to carpet stairs?

Carpeting on stairs is usually priced differently because of the specialized skill needed and additional tools. On average, you can expect to pay

between $150 and $600

to carpet stairs, including new carpet for the landing. Some contractors will charge per step, and that ranges from $10 to $45 per step.

How many square Metres of carpet do I need?

If the room is square or rectangular, it can easily be

calculated by multiplying the width by the length

e.g. 5m x 4m equals 20 square metres of carpet. If your room includes chimney breasts, recesses or bay windows you will still need to measure at the longest and widest points.

How often should you replace carpet?

Carpet fibers often become matted and frayed within just 3-5 years. A carpet can only be expected to

last 5-15 years from installation

, so if your carpet it starting to look a little beat-up then it’s probably time to replace it. Areas that see the most wear and tear are usually the hallways, stairs, and living areas.

How many square feet is a 12×12 room?

How many square feet is a 12×12 room? The square footage of a room 12 feet wide by 12 feet long is

144 square feet

. Find the square footage by multiplying the width (12 ft) by the length (12 ft).

Does Home Depot carpet price include pad?

Home Depot offers free carpet installation, so your overall cost will be based on the style and construction of the carpet type plus the thickness and density of the carpet pad you choose. On average, carpet will cost about

$1 – $4 per square foot

, while padding will cost about $0.60 – $1 per square foot.

Is Thicker carpet better?

Higher density makes a more durable carpet.

Thick carpet is better if you like a plusher feel

. However, thick carpet is not better if you want a more durable carpet. Density (more yarn per square inch), will provide better durability.

What is the most durable type of carpet?

The most-durable carpet is

nylon with short loops

. It resists stains, wear and fading.