How do I convert sq ft to sq yd for carpet?
Divide square footage by 9. A 12×12 room is 144 sq ft, which equals 16 square yards.
Carpet is sold by the square yard. We convert your room square footage (with waste) to sq yd and round up.
Default 15%
Divide square footage by 9. A 12×12 room is 144 sq ft, which equals 16 square yards.
Add 10% for seams, closets, and stairs not modeled here. Increase waste for patterned carpet.
This estimates carpet area only. Order the same square yards of pad separately.
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