Highlights:
- What is Carpet Area?
- What is Built-up Area?
- What is Super Built-up Area?
- Importance of Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
- How to Calculate Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
- Difference Between Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
When purchasing a property, having clarity on carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area can help in making well-informed decisions. These measurements influence the usable space, pricing, and overall property evaluation. This guide provides insights into these terms, their significance, and how they are calculated.
What is Carpet Area?
Carpet area refers to the actual usable floor space within a property that can be covered by a carpet. It does not include the thickness of internal walls, balconies, terraces, or common areas.
What is included in Carpet Area?
- Living room, bedrooms, kitchen, and bathrooms
- Any internal passages or corridors inside the property
What is excluded from Carpet Area?
- External and internal walls
- Balcony, terrace, and verandah
- Common spaces like staircases, lift shafts, and corridors
Carpet Area is the key measurement for buyers as it determines the actual usable space within a property.
What is Built-up Area?
Built-up area includes the carpet area plus the thickness of walls and other additional spaces, such as balconies or terraces. It gives a slightly larger figure than the carpet area.
What is included in Built-up Area?
- Carpet Area
- Internal and external walls
- Balconies, terraces, and utility areas
The built-up area is generally around 10-20% more than the Carpet Area.
What is Super Built-up Area?
Super built-up area is the total area, including the built-up area plus a proportionate share of common areas, such as corridors, staircases, lifts, and amenities. Developers often use this measurement while quoting prices.
What is included in Super Built-up Area?
- Built-up area
- Proportionate share of common areas (lobbies, staircases, lifts, clubhouses, etc.)
The super built-up area is the highest among all three, often 25-40% more than the carpet area.
Importance of Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
Understanding these measurements is essential for home buyers because:
- Carpet area determines the usable space within a home
- Built-up area helps understand the actual constructed area
- Super built-up area is often used for pricing in apartment projects
- Ensures transparency while comparing properties and making investment decisions
How to Calculate Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
Each area is calculated using different formulas:
- Carpet Area Calculation
- Built-up Area Calculation
- Super Built-up Area Calculation
Example: If a property has a carpet area of 800 sq. ft., a built-up area of 1,000 sq. ft., and the common areas make up 400 sq. ft., then the Super Built-up Area would be 1,200 sq. ft.
Difference Between Carpet Area, Built-up Area, and Super Built-up Area
| Feature | Carpet Area | Built-up Area | Super Built-up Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes Walls? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Balconies? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Common Areas? | No | No | Yes |
| Size Compared to Carpet Area | Same | 10-20% more | 25-40% more |
Buyers should focus primarily on the carpet area, as it represents the actual usable space. Always verify these measurements with the builder or developer to ensure transparency in the property transaction.
FAQs
Carpet area refers to the actual usable floor space within a property. It excludes internal/external walls, balconies, terraces, or shared common areas. In contrast, a super built-up area includes the built-up area and also adds a proportionate share of common spaces such as lobbies, staircases, lifts, and amenities.
The carpet area determines the actual usable space within a home, whereas the super built-up area is often used by developers for pricing purposes. Consequently, a property that seems reasonably priced per square foot under built-up area might cost much more when the effective cost per usable (carpet) square foot is calculated.
No, built-up area always exceeds carpet area because it includes carpet area plus the internal/external walls, terraces, and utility areas.
No, carpet area does not include balconies and terraces.
Carpet area reflects the actual living space you’ll occupy. Super built-up area includes non-usable common spaces, which can be misleading when used for pricing. Focusing on the carpet area can give you a realistic understanding of the usable space and help in a fair comparison of properties.
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