Cost to carpet 1,000 sq ft
Short answer
Carpeting 1,000 sq ft (111.1 sq yd) costs roughly $5,856–$11,500 installed — carpet, padding, and labor at standard grade — about $6–$12 per square foot.
Installed cost
$5,856–$11,500
Per sq ft
$6–$12
Square yards
111.1 sq yd
Carpeting 1,000 square feet
1,000 sq ft is 111.1 square yards of carpet (divide square feet by 9). At standard grade the installed cost — carpet, padding, and labor — comes to about $5,856–$11,500, or $6–$12 per square foot. Premium carpet, stairs, and old-carpet removal push the price higher.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to carpet 1,000 square feet?
Roughly $5,856–$11,500 installed for 1,000 sq ft at standard grade — carpet, padding, and labor — about $6–$12 per square foot.
How many square yards is 1,000 square feet of carpet?
1,000 sq ft is 111.1 square yards (divide square feet by 9). Carpet is priced per square yard at the store even though rooms are measured in square feet.
How much is carpet per square foot?
Carpet material runs about $2–$9 per square foot; installed with padding and labor it's roughly $4–$12 per square foot depending on grade. Use the calculator above for your exact area.