Measure Up

If you're looking to buy carpet, it's handy to have an approximate idea of how much you might need before you make a visit to a dealer.  That way you can have a more useful conversation about the likely costs.

Use our online floor calculator to work out how much carpet you might need.

All you need is a tape measure to measure up the length and width of your room and the calculator will work out how many square metres it is.   For rooms that aren't a classic square or oblong, break the area into segments and measure these separately.

Just be sure when talking to your carpet dealer, that you are getting your carpet price quoted per square metres, not linear metres (which is the standard width of a carpet roll at 3.66m).    If it is a linear metre price, simply divide it by 3.66.

Be sure to factor in costs such as underlay and installation and ask your dealer for recommendations on the best option for the carpet you choose.