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The square feet to linear feet conversion calculates the length of carpet needed when you know the total area and the width of the carpet roll. This is essential for accurately estimating carpet requirements for flooring projects.
The calculator uses the linear feet formula:
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Explanation: This formula divides the total area by the width of the carpet to determine how long of a piece you need.
Details: Accurate linear feet calculation helps prevent over-purchasing or under-purchasing carpet, saving money and reducing waste. It ensures you have exactly the right amount of material for your flooring project.
Tips: Enter the total square footage needed and the width of the carpet roll. Both values must be positive numbers. Standard carpet widths are typically 12 feet or 15 feet, but custom widths are also available.
Q1: Why convert square feet to linear feet for carpet?
A: Carpet is typically sold by linear feet from rolls of specific widths. Converting square feet to linear feet helps determine how much length to purchase from a roll.
Q2: What if my carpet width is in inches?
A: Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12 before entering the value. For example, 144 inches = 12 feet.
Q3: Should I add extra for waste or pattern matching?
A: Yes, it's recommended to add 10-15% extra to account for waste, seams, and pattern matching, especially for patterned carpets.
Q4: Does this work for irregularly shaped rooms?
A: For irregular rooms, break the area into rectangles, calculate square footage for each, then sum before converting to linear feet.
Q5: Can I use this for other flooring materials?
A: This calculation works for any material sold in rolls of fixed width, including vinyl, linoleum, and some types of hardwood flooring.