Carpet for a 14 × 16 room
Short answer
A 14 × 16 ft room is 224 sq ft (24.9 sq yd) of carpet — about $2,200–$4,176 installed with padding and labor at standard grade. It's wider than a 12-ft roll, so plan on 1 seam and about 71% waste.
Carpet needed
24.9 sq yd
Installed cost
$2,200–$4,176
Floor area
224 sq ft
Seams
1
Carpeting a 14 × 16 room
A 14 × 16 ft room is 224 sq ft, or 24.9 square yards. Off a standard 12-ft carpet roll that takes about 32 running feet, pieced from 2 strips with 1 seam — roughly 71% waste. Installed with padding and labor at standard grade, plan on about $2,200–$4,176.
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Frequently asked questions
How much carpet do I need for a 14 × 16 room?
A 14 × 16 ft room is 224 sq ft (24.9 sq yd). Off a 12-ft roll that's about 32 running feet, with 1 seam and roughly 71% waste.
How much does it cost to carpet a 14 × 16 room?
About $2,200–$4,176 installed for a 14 × 16 room at standard grade — that's carpet ($1,493–$2,347), padding, and labor. Deluxe carpet or stairs cost more.
Will a 14 × 16 room need a carpet seam?
Yes. The room is wider than a standard 12-ft carpet roll, so it takes 2 strips with 1 seam. A 15-ft roll can remove the seam if your room is 15 ft or less on the short side.