Carpet vs. Built-Up vs. Super Built-Up Area – What’s the Difference?

Carpet vs. Built-Up vs. Super Built-Up Area – What’s the Difference?

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Understanding Property Measurements Before Buying

Buying a home? You’ve probably heard the terms carpet area, built-up area, and super built-up area. These are crucial in determining the actual space you’ll get in an apartment or villa. Let’s break them down.

1. Carpet Area

  • The actual usable area inside your house—including bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.

  • Does NOT include walls, balconies, or common spaces.

  • Carpet area is usually 70% of the super built-up area.

2. Built-Up Area

  • Carpet area + thickness of walls + balcony space.

  • Typically 10-15% more than the carpet area.

3. Super Built-Up Area

  • Built-up area + common spaces (lobbies, corridors, clubhouses, lifts, etc.).

  • Often used for pricing apartments.

How to Calculate Your Actual Usable Space?

Before buying, always check:
Carpet area mentioned in the agreement
Super built-up area’s proportion to carpet area
RERA compliance for accurate property measurements

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