Carpet Calculator
Work out how much carpet you need. Enter the area to cover and the calculator returns the quantity (allowing for waste) and an indicative cost.
How we estimate this
Carpet is sold by the square metre (or broadloom metre). Allow about 10% extra for cuts, pattern matching and joins, more for an awkwardly shaped room. The cost shown is mid-range supplied and laid.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Pricing reviewed October 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding carpets in Australia
Carpet is sold by the square metre (or broadloom metre). Allow about 10% extra for cuts, pattern matching and joins, more for an awkwardly shaped room. The cost shown is mid-range supplied and laid.
Carpet comes in fixed-width rolls (often 3.66m), so the way a room is laid out affects waste, your installer measures to minimise joins and offcuts.
Frequently asked questions
How much carpet do I need?
Your floor area plus about 10% for cuts, joins and pattern matching. Carpet comes in fixed-width rolls, so an installer measures to minimise waste.
How much does carpet cost per m² in Australia?
Roughly $40 to $120 per square metre supplied and laid in 2026 including underlay, depending on the carpet quality.
Are you a supplier / trades business?
Everyone on this page is working out what carpet costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.