Purchasing a home requires several real estate understanding terms like carpet area, built-up area and also super built-up area the most misunderstood terms. Although these terms sound similar, each term has a different meaning and also affects property value. At Propshop, we regularly guide homebuyers through these concepts to help in measurement of the project accurately and make informed decisions.
What is the carpet area ?
The carpet area is the most usable area in your apartment. It’s a space used for placing furniture, walking areas and also carrying out your daily activities. It refers to the place used for carpet, that’s why it is called carpet area.
As per real estate regulation and development act RERA, carpet area includes most usable floor area of an apartment with internal partition wall included. Which says it does not include external walls like balconies, terrace, verandahs and corridors.
Area included in carpet area
1. Bedrooms
2. Living rooms
3. Dining area
4. Kitchen
5. Bathrooms
Not included in carpet area
1. Balconies
2. External walls
3. Lift Lobby
4. Staircases
5. Corridors
Formula to calculate carpet area is:
Carpet Area = Total usable floor Area + Area Covered by internal Partition walls
What is the Built Up area ?
According to the research team of Propshop, Build-up area is considered as the total area of an apartment which includes the carpet area, internal walls. It usually covers 10% to 20% larger area than carpet area. This helps buyers to understand the overall size of the flat but it does not show the exact usable size of living space. As per Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, buyers should compare carpet area first as its the standardized measurement of property.
Which area is included in built up area
- Carpet area
- Balconies
- Private terrace (if attached to the flat )
What is not included in built up area
- Common lobby
- Staircases
- Lift area
Formula to calculate built up area:
Built-up Area = Carpet Area + Wall Thickness + Balcony/Terrace (if included)
What is a Super Built-Up Area ?
Super built-up area is the total area that is saleable, which also includes built up area and a proper space for residential projects. This area covers the lift lobby, staircases, corridors, clubhouse and other amenities. As per our research team at Propshop , the super built-up area is 25% to 40% larger than the carpet area, depending on project design.
Which area is included in Super built-up area
- Carpet area
- Internal and external wall thickness
- Balconies and utility area
- Lift lobby
What is not included in Super built-up area
- Open parking spaces
- Independent garages (unless specifically sold as part of the property)
- Open gardens and landscaped lawns
- Public roads within the township
Formula to calculate Super Built-Up Area:
Super Built-Up Area = Built-Up Area + Proportionate Share of Common Areas
Carpet Area vs Built-Up Area vs Super Built-Up Area
Let’s compare carpet area, built-up area and super built-up area with the help of table given below
| Area Type | Includes | Best Used For |
| Carpet Area | Usable floor space inside the apartment | Comparing actual living space |
| Built-Up Area | Carpet area + wall thickness + balcony | Understanding the apartment’s total constructed area |
| Super Built-Up Area | Built-up area + proportionate common areas | Builder pricing and project comparison |
Conclusion
Understanding the common difference between carpet area, built-up areas, and super-built-up areas is important before buying any property. Propshop can help you compare projects, understand area measurements, and choose the right property based on your budget and requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Ans: The carpet area is the most useful area in the living space, built-up area includes a carpet area, wall, balconies and super built-up area includes built-up area and a proportionate share of common areas.
Ans: According to RERA, the buyer should calculate the carpet area first for better calculation of more space of respective flat. As it represents the actual inside usable space of the apartment.
Ans: Carpet area represents the actual usable floor space of the apartment. It helps in comparing other property spaces accurately.
Ans: Built up area includes:
- Most usable area (Carpet Area)
- Wall thickness
- Private balconies
- Terraces (if applicable)
Ans: Super built-up area includes:
- Built-up area
- Proportionate share of common areas like lift lobby, staircases, corridors and clubhouse.
