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How to Calculate Carpet for a Hallway

Follow these steps to get the right amount of carpet for any hallway project, then use the calculator below to skip the math.

  1. Measure the area. Multiply length × width in feet to get square footage.
  2. Convert to square yard. Apply the standard carpet coverage factor.
  3. Add overage. Multiply by 1.10 to cover 10% waste.
  4. Round up. Always round up to the next whole square yard or bag.

Calculate Carpet

You need

square yard

Area
With 10% overage
Estimated cost (US avg)