Carpet Calculator for 500 sq ft
Estimate square yards of carpet for 500 sq ft.
Carpet is sold by the square yard. A 500 sq ft room needs about 550 sq ft with 10% waste — roughly 62 square yards. Add extra for seaming waste on rooms wider than the 12 ft standard carpet roll.
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 yards for 500 sq ft of carpet?
About 62 square yards (500 + 10% waste, divided by 9). Rooms wider than 12 ft need seams and 5% more.
Does the price include padding and install?
No — most carpet quotes are material only. Add pad (~$0.50/sq ft), install (~$1/sq ft) and haul-away when budgeting the full job.
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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