Adding carpet area is the final step in calculating the total carpet area of a property. You add together the individual carpet areas of all the rooms within the unit.
To determine the total carpet area, you must first calculate the area of each room. Based on the reference provided, you can calculate the carpet area of your apartment by measuring the length and width of each room, multiplying the length by width to get the area of each room, and adding the areas of all the rooms to get the total carpet area.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the process:
Calculating Total Carpet Area
Understanding how to calculate total carpet area involves a few clear steps:
- Measure Each Room: Carefully measure the length and width of each room, including bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, and any other habitable spaces within the apartment or house. These measurements should be taken wall-to-wall to represent the usable floor area.
- Calculate Individual Room Area: For each room, multiply the measured length by the measured width. This gives you the carpet area for that specific room.
- Formula: Room Area = Length × Width
- Add All Room Areas: Once you have the carpet area for every room, sum up all these individual room areas. This total sum represents the total carpet area of the property.
Example Calculation
Let's look at a simple example to illustrate the process:
| Room | Length (ft) | Width (ft) | Area (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | 15 | 12 | 180 |
| Bedroom 1 | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Bedroom 2 | 11 | 9 | 99 |
| Kitchen | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| Total | 435 |
In this example, by adding the areas of all the rooms, the total carpet area is 180 + 100 + 99 + 56 = 435 sq ft.
This method ensures you are calculating the true usable floor space within the walls of your home, excluding areas like balconies, external walls, or common areas.
