TIP: Carpet is quoted either in lineal metres or square metres so ensure that you are comparing like for like. As carpet width is usually 3.66m, a price in lineal metres will be higher than in square metres (please note that some of our carpets are 4 metres wide). Show NOTE: Quantities provided are estimates only (using the width of 3.66m for lineal calculations). Make sure you consult your carpet retailer for a precise measure and quote and check that underlay and installation costs have been included in the price. It is best to have your installer make final measurements to ensure that you purchase the correct amount of carpet. As professionals on site, they know how to include hallways and closets, match patterns, plan seam placement, work with room irregularities, and account for rooms with widths greater than 12 feet. Estimating carpet requirements gets really tricky when it comes to stairs, closets, odd-shaped rooms or spaces that are wider than conventional rolls and will require seams, or when dealing with pattern repeats. If your installer is not available, work from a diagram of the space to be carpeted and once you have selected the carpet you will be installing, give us a call and we will be glad to assist you. Calculator to convert square feet to square yards. Very useful when shopping for carpet, linoleum, or tile, which are typically sold by the square yard, and you have the dimensions of a room or area in square feet. Measure the square footage of the room or area (multiply the length times the width), enter it in the calculator, and the area in square yards will display. Example: 1 square foot equals 0.1111 square yards. Payment options Estimating for new carpet may seem confusing. Most rooms aren’t perfect rectangles, so it’s hard to measure. Then when you go shopping, some prices are in square feet, some are in square yards. And what about padding and installation? How do you know if you’re comparing apples to apples? Help is here! With a little homework before (or after) you head for the store, you can simplify the process and carpet shop like a pro! How to estimate your amount of flooring
Compare footage to yardage How to estimate the total project costSo now that you know roughly how much carpet you need, all you have to do is multiply the carpet price by the area and presto, you know how much the project will cost, right? WRONG! There are a few additional costs to consider. Your flooring retailer is your friend. Talk openly with us about any unforeseen costs your installation job may require so that you can create a more dependable estimate. Let us know if you’ll expect us to install trim and transition pieces and touch up paint. Estimate padding and installation If you’re comparing prices, figure the total cost of carpet for your estimated square footage, then add the cost of padding and installation so you can compare apples to apples. Subfloor issues Walk around the areas to be carpeted. If you notice any spots that feel raised or that sag under foot, you should have them checked out before you plan your carpeting project. Water damage, failing joists and other issues can make your schedule and budget fluctuate, especially if they’re discovered too late. How much does a square yard of carpet cover?Some carpet is sold by the square yard. There are nine square feet in a square yard.
How do I calculate square yards for carpet?Multiply the length and width (in feet) of each room to be carpeted. Next you will want to calculate your overage so multiply the total by 1.1 to make sure you don't run short. Divide the total by 9 to get square yards. 132 / 9 = 14.7 square yards.
How many yards of carpet do I need for a 12x12 room?Answer and Explanation: The room is square since the length and width are the same. Hence, we can apply the area of the square to compute the area of the carpet needed to cover the room. Hence, the answer is 16 square yards.
How many square feet are in a square yard of 12 feet carpet?There are nine square feet in one square yard of carpet.
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