Cost to carpet 500 sq ft
Short answer
Carpeting 500 sq ft (55.6 sq yd) costs roughly $2,927–$5,750 installed — carpet, padding, and labor at standard grade — about $6–$12 per square foot.
Installed cost
$2,927–$5,750
Per sq ft
$6–$12
Square yards
55.6 sq yd
Carpeting 500 square feet
500 sq ft is 55.6 square yards of carpet (divide square feet by 9). At standard grade the installed cost — carpet, padding, and labor — comes to about $2,927–$5,750, 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 500 square feet?
Roughly $2,927–$5,750 installed for 500 sq ft at standard grade — carpet, padding, and labor — about $6–$12 per square foot.
How many square yards is 500 square feet of carpet?
500 sq ft is 55.6 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.