A 10x12 room carpet cost runs $420–$1,080 installed in 2026. Enter your exact size below to price 120 sq ft of carpet, padding and professional installation.
Enter your room size below to estimate carpet, padding and professional installation cost. The worked example beneath the form is produced by the same calculation the tool runs.
Inputs: 12 × 15 ft living room (180 sq ft), standard nylon, professional install. Midwest labor rates, 10% waste, standard 6–8 lb rebond pad.
Total estimated cost: $865 – $1,390 (typical mid-point $1,128). Labor and disposal use the Midwest rate; enter a ZIP code in the tool to switch regions. You can download this breakdown as a PDF from the live tool.
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Raw floor area | 180 sq ft (20.0 sq yd) |
| 2. Add 10% waste factor | 199 sq ft ordered |
| 3. Carpet material | $594 – $990 |
| 4. Padding | $129 – $168 |
| 5. Installation labor | $143 – $232 |
A 10x12 room (120 sq ft) costs $420-$1,080 to carpet installed in 2026, including padding and professional labor. Budget builds run $420-$600; premium wool runs $840-$1,080.
120 sq ft + 10% waste = about 132 sq ft of carpet, or roughly 14.7 sq yards.
Yes. The Lowe's $99 whole-home install promo covers any combination of rooms when you buy 3+ qualifying STAINMASTER carpets.
You need 120 sq ft of pad (no waste factor) — costs $36-$96 for 6-8 lb residential rebond padding.