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How do you remove carpet area?

Published in Carpet Area Calculation 3 mins read

The provided question is misleading; you don't typically "remove" carpet area. Instead, the question should be rephrased to "How do you calculate carpet area?" because carpet area is a measurement and not a physical object you can remove. Carpet area, as defined, is:

Carpet Area = Area of bedroom + living room + balconies + toilets – the thickness of the inner walls

Here’s a breakdown of how you determine the carpet area of a property, and what it represents:

Calculating Carpet Area: Step-by-Step

To accurately calculate the carpet area, follow these steps:

  1. Identify the Areas: Determine the areas of your property, including:

    • Bedrooms
    • Living room
    • Balconies
    • Toilets

  2. Measure Each Area: Measure the length and width of each of these spaces.

  3. Calculate the Areas: Multiply the length by the width for each space to calculate their respective areas.

  4. Total the Areas: Add the areas of all the identified spaces (bedrooms, living room, balconies, and toilets).

  5. Determine Inner Wall Thickness: Measure the thickness of all the inner walls within the property.

    • Note: You may have to use architectural drawings if you cannot measure physically

  6. Calculate Wall Area: Multiply the inner wall thickness by the total length of inner walls.

  7. Subtract Wall Area: Subtract the total inner wall thickness area from the total area calculated in step 4.

    • The result is your carpet area.

Example:

Let's assume we have a property with the following dimensions:

  • Bedroom: 12 ft x 15 ft = 180 sq ft
  • Living Room: 18 ft x 20 ft = 360 sq ft
  • Balcony: 8 ft x 6 ft = 48 sq ft
  • Toilet: 5 ft x 7 ft = 35 sq ft

Total of all spaces = 180 + 360 + 48 + 35 = 623 sq ft
Inner wall area = 50 sq ft (example)

  • Carpet area = 623 - 50 = 573 sq ft

What does the carpet area typically represent?

As indicated in the reference, the carpet area typically represents about 70% of the built-up area of the property.

  • For example, if the built-up area is 1,500 sq ft, the carpet area will usually be around 1,050 sq ft. (1,500 x 0.70)
  • The ratio of carpet to built-up area can fluctuate between properties.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carpet area is the usable area inside your home where you can lay a carpet.
  • It excludes the thickness of the inner walls.
  • It is distinct from the built-up area, which includes areas like the thickness of the walls, balconies, and other structures.

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