A 15x15 room carpet cost is $790–$2,030 installed in 2026 for 225 sq ft of carpet, padding and labor — typical for master bedrooms and basement zones.
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 15x15 room (225 sq ft) costs $790-$2,030 installed in 2026. Standard mid-range carpet with pad and labor averages $1,125-$1,575.
225 sq ft + 10% waste = about 248 sq ft, or 27.5 sq yards.
Yes, when bundled with 2 other rooms purchasing qualifying STAINMASTER carpet.
If your 15x15 master is upstairs, plan $260-$910 extra for the stairs in the same install — bundling saves $50-$150 in trip fees.