The size of a roll of carpet varies according to its availability with the most common length being 12 feet.
Standard carpet dimensions.
Unlike the width manufacturers can cut the length of the carpet to whatever you need.
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Remember these are standard setups.
The standard setup for these sizes are shown in the diagram below.
On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.
12 feet 13 feet and 6 inches and 15 feet.
Standard lengths of carpet rolls also include 15 feet and 13 1 2 feet.
Keep in mind that they may vary by several inches either bigger or smaller.
If you want your carpet to last longer i recommend a carpet pile height of less the 3 4.
Other fixed widths include 13 feet 6 inches and 15 inches depending on the manufacturer.
It brings the surrounding furniture together in a cohesive design.
Standard carpet width most manufacturers in the us make three carpet sizes for residential purposes.
The purpose of this setup is to define an area.
Notice the standard setup has most if not all furniture legs on the rug.
Fixed width carpeting the standard width for wall to wall carpeting starts at 12 feet.