Carpet Area ↔ Built-up Area Converter
Convert between carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area instantly
Understanding Area Types:
📐 Carpet Area
Actual usable area where carpet can be laid
Excludes walls, common areas🏗️ Built-up Area
Carpet area + wall thickness + utility ducts
Usually 20-30% more than carpet area📏 Super Built-up
Built-up area + common areas proportion
Includes corridors, lobby, amenities⚖️ Typical Factors
Carpet to Built-up: 1.2x to 1.3x
Built-up to Super: 1.25x to 1.4x
Understanding Property Area Types
🏠 Carpet Area
The actual usable area within the walls where you can lay carpet. This is the space you actually live in.
- Excludes wall thickness
- Excludes common areas
- Actual living space
🏗️ Built-up Area
Carpet area plus wall thickness, utility ducts, and other structural elements.
- Carpet area + walls
- Includes balcony (50%)
- 20-30% more than carpet
🏢 Super Built-up
Built-up area plus proportionate share of common areas like lobby, corridors, amenities.
- Includes common areas
- Higher than built-up
- Used in sale agreements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Carpet area is the actual usable floor area where you can lay carpet. It excludes walls, balconies, and common areas.
Built-up area includes carpet area plus wall thickness, utility ducts, and other structural elements. It's typically 20-30% more than carpet area.
Super built-up area includes built-up area plus a proportionate share of common areas like lobby, corridors, elevators, and amenities.
Carpet to built-up: 1.25x (standard), Built-up to super built-up: 1.3x to 1.4x depending on amenities.
Always check carpet area as it's your actual usable space. Built-up and super built-up areas include common/shared spaces.
