How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 10x12 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 10×12 space (120 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $344 and $2,883 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $809.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 10x12 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $344–$672 | $475 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $490–$1,035 | $716 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $556–$1,101 | $782 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $582–$1,167 | $809 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $648–$1,233 | $875 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $873–$1,596 | $1,169 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,098–$2,883 | $1,661 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 120 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$132 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $210 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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How many square feet is a 10x12 room?
A 10x12 room is 120 square feet (10 × 12 = 120). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 132 sq ft of material.
Does the price include installation?
Yes — every figure on this page includes materials with 10% waste plus professional installation labor at national-average rates. Old floor removal, subfloor repair, and stairs are extra.
How much does old floor removal add for this room?
Demolition and haul-away typically run $0.60–$1.50/sf — about $72–$180 for a 10x12 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.