Guide On Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up Area

Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up Area Explained

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When it comes to buying a home, you tend to get seriously involved in the proceedings. It is a decision based on financial and emotional factors. SO, while in the process of purchasing a house, you must have gone through the property’s brochure or builder’s quotation sheet.

 

The terms like carpet area, built-up area and super-built-up area are clearly mentioned for your adequate information. Most of the time, many people find it confusing to understand, thus are unable to know the differences. If you agree, then you are not alone.

 

These terms play an important role in determining the actual size of your home and the space that can be of usable value. When you get to know about the details, it helps you to make wise decisions and in your homebuying process.

 

Let’s understand in detail:

 

     The Carpet Area

 

This area refers to the actual usable space in the home unit which excludes the walls and the balcony area. In simple terms, it is the space where you can lay a carpet on the ground. .

 

It includes the bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathrooms and toilets. In its exclusion there are walls, balconies,or common areas like lifts. lobbies or corridors.

As per RERA regulations, the builders are expected to reveal the correct carpet area as the buyers will get an accurate idea of the space they can actually use and own.

 

     The Built-Up Area

 

This area includes the carpet area and the additional thickness of walls and balconies. In short, it is the measure of the entire apartment structure.

So, the built up area includes: Carpet area + wall area + balcony area.

 

Typically, the built up area is usually 10-15% more than the carpet area. The builders quote this measure to make the apartment side sound bigger but it is not the actual usable space. Homebuyers should be aware of the actual usable area.that they will be living in.

 

     The Super Built-Up Area

 

This area includes the built-up area mentioned above and the additional share of the common spaces of the building. So, the super built-up area includes: Built-up area + proportionate common area.

 

The shared common spaces can include lobbies, staircases, lifts, corridors, clubhouse, swimming pool or gym that is the part of the entire building property. This figure is used  to calculate the saleable area by the builders, not based on the carpet area.

 

     The Ratio For Carpet Area vs Built-Up vs Super Built-Up Area

 

To give you a general idea about how the area configuration works, let us give you a numerical example:

 

The carpet area: Usable area within walls: 70% of the super built-up area (approx)

 

The built-up area: Carpet area + Walls + Balconies: 85% of super built-up area (approx)

 

The super built-up area: Built-up area + common areas: 100% (approx)

 

So, if the builder advertises a 1,00 sq. ft apartment to you, your actual usable carpet area will be around 700 sq. ft. only.

 

     The Verification Of Areas:

 

You can check for the floor plan for verification as it mentions the carpet area separately. Other than that, make sure that the project is RERA registered and is able to declare the carpet area. Later, you can compare the carpet area with other projects instead of relying on the advertised super built-up area.

     What Does It Means For Homebuyers?

Understanding the difference between these areas can prove crucial as and when you are comparing different properties and negotiating the prices. Knowing your carpet area helps you to plan the  interiors, furniture layouts, and living arrangements more practically.

Not to forget, the project must be RERA verified and declare the carpet areas based on the RERA regulations act.

To conclude, many people don’t know the difference between these areas and they end up buying for areas that are not theirs alone.

So next time a brochure advertises ‘luxurious 2 BHK Homes at 1,000 sq. ft.,’ make it a point to know that it might not be the space you get inside your four walls.

At PropfyndX, we believe transparency builds trust as we simplify e simplify property decisions with clarity and credibility,

Article authored by: Team Propfyndx

Date: 27th November, 2025

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