How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 12x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 12×24 space (288 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $826 and $6,919 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,941.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 12x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $826–$1,613 | $1,140 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $1,176–$2,484 | $1,719 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $1,335–$2,642 | $1,877 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $1,398–$2,801 | $1,941 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $1,556–$2,959 | $2,099 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $2,096–$3,830 | $2,805 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $2,636–$6,919 | $3,986 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Where the money goes at 288 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($0.89 to $18.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $504 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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How many square feet is a 12x24 room?
A 12x24 room is 288 square feet (12 × 24 = 288). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 316 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 $173–$432 for a 12x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.