Carpet Cost Calculator
Budget wall-to-wall carpet from room area and grade, plus pad upgrade, furniture moving, and old carpet pull-up.
Your project
Carpet area (sq ft)iCarpet area (sq ft) Sum room lengths × widths. Installers also buy by the roll width, so waste of 5–15% is common—this midpoint is finish-area based. | |
|---|---|
Carpet gradeiCarpet grade Builder grade is thin multi-family stock. Mid is typical residential. Premium is denser fiber with better warranties. | |
Your stateiYour state Scales U.S.-average labor and material midpoints for typical state-level pricing. It is not an on-site bid. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter the floor area to be carpeted.
- Select builder, mid, or premium installed grade.
- Toggle pad upgrade, furniture move, and old carpet removal.
- Choose your state and check the range band.
Results explained
Installed carpet grade × area is the base. Pad and removal scale with square footage; furniture move is a flat line.
Quick reference: carpet install midpoints
Installed U.S.-average midpoints before the selected state adjustment.
| Scope | Midpoint |
|---|---|
| Builder-grade installed | $3.50/sq ft |
| Mid-grade installed (default) | $5.50/sq ft |
| Premium installed | $8.50/sq ft |
| Pad upgrade | +$0.90/sq ft |
| Furniture move | $250 flat |
| Old carpet removal | +$0.75/sq ft |
Rates are planning midpoints; difficult access, repairs, and minimum job charges can shift quotes.
How the estimate is built
Total ≈ (sq ft × grade $/sq ft) + Σ(per-sq-ft options × sq ft) + furniture flat, then × state multiplier.
Example scenario
A 1,000 sq ft mid-grade install with pad upgrade is about $6,400 at U.S. average ($5.50 × 1,000 + $0.90 × 1,000).
FAQ
Should I enter square yards?
No—use square feet here. Divide square yards by 9 if your quote is in yards.
Is padding included in the grade price?
A basic pad is often bundled; the pad upgrade line models a thicker comfort pad.
Do stairs cost more?
Usually yes. Stair work is labor-heavy and may need a separate line from your installer.