How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 16x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 16×24 space (384 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,102 and $9,225 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $2,588.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 16x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $1,102–$2,150 | $1,520 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $1,568–$3,312 | $2,292 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $1,779–$3,523 | $2,503 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $1,864–$3,734 | $2,588 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $2,075–$3,945 | $2,799 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $2,795–$5,107 | $3,740 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $3,515–$9,225 | $5,314 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Reading the table for a 16x24 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,102 job from a $9,225 one on the same 384 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range carpet lands near $672 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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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 $230–$576 for a 16x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 16x24 room?
A 16x24 room is 384 square feet (16 × 24 = 384). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 422 sq ft of material.