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📖 Property Term

Carpet Area

Definition

Carpet area is the net usable floor area within the walls of a room or property — essentially the area you can actually carpet or use for living.

Explained Simply

Carpet area excludes wall thickness, balconies, terrace areas, and common areas. It is the smallest of the three common area measurements (carpet < built-up < super built-up). RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act) mandates that apartment developers disclose carpet area to buyers. Carpet area is typically 70–85% of built-up area in residential construction.

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Why This Matters for Homeowners

Carpet area gives the most honest picture of actual usable living space. Comparing properties by carpet area is the most accurate comparison.

⚠ Common Mistake

Comparing apartment sizes by super built-up area without asking for carpet area — which is the standardized RERA-defined usable area.

Related Terms

Built-Up Area (BUA)UDS (Undivided Share of Land)FSI (Floor Space Index)

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