How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 16x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 16 feet by 22 feet, you're covering 352 square feet. Across the 7 carpet product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,010–$8,456. The typical mid-range project comes in around $2,372.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 16x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $1,010–$1,971 | $1,394 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $1,438–$3,036 | $2,101 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $1,631–$3,229 | $2,295 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $1,709–$3,423 | $2,372 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $1,902–$3,616 | $2,566 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $2,562–$4,681 | $3,428 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $3,222–$8,456 | $4,871 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
What moves the number in a 16x22 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet and Wool Carpet — Luxury are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 352 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $616 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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How long does a 352 sq ft carpet install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 352 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 16x22 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$154.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 16x22 room with carpet?
The budget tier (Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet) installed professionally starts around $1,010. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.