Carpet Calculator
Estimate carpet in square yards with cost included.
Use the carpet calculator to estimate how much carpet you need in square yards and calculate the cost. Divide the room’s square footage by 9 to convert it to square yards, multiply by the price per square yard, and add 10% for seams, cuts, and waste.
Square yards
22
198 ft²
Est. cost
$660
Material only
Room area
180 ft²
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How does the carpet calculator work?
Carpet is priced by the square yard. Convert your area from ft² to yd² by dividing by 9, then multiply by price per yard. Add 10% for seam waste and cuts.
What else do people ask about this calculator?
How many square feet in a square yard?
9 ft² per yd². A 12×15 ft room is 180 ft² or 20 yd².
How much does carpet cost per square yard?
Residential carpet ranges $15–$45/yd² for material; add $3–$8/yd² for installation and pad.
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