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Carpet Area Calculator

Determine the actual usable area inside your property after excluding walls, common spaces, shafts, and service areas. Ideal for home buyers and real estate investors.

Input Parameters

Sq Ft
%

Results

Common Area
Carpet Area800

Visual Breakdown

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📐 Carpet Area Calculator Formula

Carpet Area = Built-up Area × (1 - Common Area Percentage ÷ 100)
  • Built-up Area: Total constructed area including walls
  • Common Area Percentage: Percentage of area allocated to common facilities
  • Carpet Area: Actual usable floor area

📝 Example

If the built-up area is 1,200 sq ft and the common area percentage is 20%, the carpet area will be 960 sq ft.


Benefits

  • Know the actual usable space before buying a property.
  • Compare apartments based on real living area.
  • Understand RERA carpet area standards.
  • Avoid confusion between super built-up and carpet area.
  • Make better real estate investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is carpet area?

Carpet area is the actual usable floor area inside a property excluding external walls, common areas, balconies, and service shafts.

What is the difference between carpet area and built-up area?

Built-up area includes wall thickness and certain structural components, whereas carpet area represents the actual usable living space.

Why is carpet area important when buying a flat?

Carpet area helps buyers understand the actual living space they are paying for and compare properties accurately.

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