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Carpet Installation Cost Calculator

Estimate carpet cost by area and grade, including padding, stairs and old carpet removal.

Model reviewed August 2026

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Estimated total cost

$4,652 – $6,608

Cost per square foot
$5
Cost per square yard
$48
Stairs
$286
Square yards needed
111.1

Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.

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The formula

Cost = area x (carpet + padding + labor) + stairs x per-stair rate + removal

Carpet is often quoted per square yard. One square yard is nine square feet, so a $36/yd quote is $4 per square foot.

Worked example

Carpeting 1,000 sq ft plus 13 stairs with mid-grade carpet runs about $4,300 to $6,100.

Frequently asked questions

How much does carpet cost installed?

Most carpet installs run $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot in 2026 including padding, labor and removal of the old carpet.

How much does carpet on stairs cost?

Budget $15 to $30 per stair for standard box steps; wrapped or open-side stairs cost more.

Sources

Sources & verification

Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.