Estimated total
$753–$944
Area
185 sq ft
Project details
Rooms
Area168 sq ft
Total area168 sq ft
Flooring
Optional — leave blank to use grade-based estimate
Extras
Doorways & between rooms
Perimeter ≈ 52 lf
Number of steps to clad
Labor & site prep
Cost breakdown
Low to high estimate, by line item.
Flooring · 185 sq ft × $4/sq ft ±5%$702 – $776
Carpet padding$50 – $168
Total project cost$753 – $944
Shopping list
Everything you need to buy for this project.
- Carpet (Mid-range grade)185 sq ft
- Carpet padding168 sq ft
- Utility knife with extra blades1
- Tape measure & pencil1
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Math breakdown
Step-by-step from your inputs to the final quantities.
Room 1 · 14 × 12168 sq ft
Total area (raw)168 sq ft
Waste factor · Carpet straight (standard)+10%
Total area with waste185 sq ft
Pro tips
Don't skimp on the pad. A $0.50/sq ft cheap pad cuts carpet life in half. Spend $1-$2/sq ft on quality padding. The pad does more for comfort than the carpet itself — and it makes any carpet feel premium.
Stain-resistant matters more than fiber. Nylon vs. polyester vs. wool fights are mostly marketing. What matters: stain-resistant treatment (built-in vs. applied) and the carpet's twist level. Higher twist = longer-lasting.
Carpet on stairs costs extra. Stair carpeting is 2-3× the per-foot install cost of flat floors. Each tread requires a wrap, padding, and tackless strip work. Budget $30-$60 per stair installed.
Frequently asked questions
How much carpet for a 12×14 bedroom?▾
168 sq ft × 1.10 waste = 185 sq ft = 20.6 sq yards. Materials: $30-$160 (budget to premium). Pad: $20-$40. Install: $50-$150. Total: $100-$350.
Carpet cost per square foot?▾
Builder grade: $1-$2/sq ft. Mid-quality: $2-$5/sq ft. Premium (wool, high pile): $6-$15/sq ft. Install: $1-$4/sq ft. Pad: $0.50-$2/sq ft.
How long does carpet last?▾
Builder grade: 3-7 years. Mid-quality: 7-15 years. Premium with proper maintenance: 15-25 years. Heavy foot traffic and pets reduce lifespan; routine vacuuming and professional cleaning extends it.
Can I install carpet myself?▾
Possible but not recommended. Tools (stretcher, kicker, seam iron) are specialty rentals. Stretching the carpet correctly is hard. Most carpet retailers include install in the price — let them do it.
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Disclaimer. This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes. Actual material quantities and costs may vary based on site conditions, material availability, and local pricing.