How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 8x16 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 8×16 room measures 128 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real carpet product tiers plus professional labor — installing carpet in a room this size runs $367 to $3,075, and most homeowners land near $863.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 8x16 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $367–$717 | $507 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $523–$1,104 | $764 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $593–$1,174 | $834 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $621–$1,245 | $863 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $692–$1,315 | $933 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $932–$1,702 | $1,247 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,172–$3,075 | $1,771 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Reading the table for a 8x16 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $367 job from a $3,075 one on the same 128 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range carpet lands near $224 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How many square feet is a 8x16 room?
A 8x16 room is 128 square feet (8 × 16 = 128). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 140 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 $77–$192 for a 8x16 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.