How Many Square Feet Is a 9x12 Room?

A 9 × 12 ft room is 108 square feet, which is 12.00 square yards or 10.03 square meters. The perimeter is 42 ft. For flooring buy about 119 sq ft (6 boxes) to allow for waste.

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Area
108.00 ft²
Square yards
12.00 yd²
Square meters
10.03 m²
Acres
0.0025 acres
Perimeter
42.00 ft
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9 × 12 ft room in other units

A bedroom or a small dining room is about this size. The area is length times width: 9 × 12 = 108 sq ft. Measure to the walls at the longest point, and add closets and alcoves you will floor.

UnitThis room
Square feet108 sq ft
Square yards12.00 sq yd
Square meters10.03 sq m
Perimeter (around the walls)42 ft
Acres0.00248 acres

What to buy for 108 sq ft

MaterialAmount
Flooring (10% waste, 20 sq ft boxes)119 sq ft, 6 boxes
Carpet (10% extra)13.2 sq yd
12 × 12 in tiles (10% waste)119 tiles
Baseboard (perimeter, less doorways)about 42 ft

Flooring with different waste allowances

Straight layouts need about 5 to 7%, diagonal layouts 10%, and herringbone or patterns 15%.

WasteFlooring to buyBoxes of 20 sq ft
5% waste113 sq ft6
10% waste119 sq ft6
15% waste124 sq ft7

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Frequently asked questions

How many square feet is a 9x12 room?

108 square feet (9 ft × 12 ft). That is 12.00 square yards or 10.03 square meters.

How many square feet of flooring do I need for a 9x12 room?

The floor is 108 sq ft, so buy about 119 sq ft with 10% for cuts and waste. That is 6 boxes at 20 sq ft a box.

How much carpet is a 9x12 room?

12.00 square yards of floor, so about 13.2 sq yd with 10% extra for seams and fitting. Carpet is usually sold in 12 ft rolls, so ask the supplier how it will be cut.

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