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
