Square Feet of a 12×12 Room
A 12×12 room is 144 square feet. Use the calculator below for any room size.
Quick answer
144 sq ft
13.4 m² · 16 sq yards
12 x 12 = 144 square feet
How many square feet is a 12x12 room?
A 12×12 room is exactly 144 square feet. In metric that is 13.38 m². In square yards that is 16 sq yards. The calculation is simply 12 x 12 = 144.
Common room size conversions
| Room size | Square feet | Square metres | Square yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 | 100 sq ft | 9.3 m² | 11.1 sq yd |
| 12 x 12 | 144 sq ft | 13.4 m² | 16.0 sq yd |
| 12 x 14 | 168 sq ft | 15.6 m² | 18.7 sq yd |
| 14 x 14 | 196 sq ft | 18.2 m² | 21.8 sq yd |
| 15 x 15 | 225 sq ft | 20.9 m² | 25.0 sq yd |
| 16 x 16 | 256 sq ft | 23.8 m² | 28.4 sq yd |
| 20 x 20 | 400 sq ft | 37.2 m² | 44.4 sq yd |
How much flooring do I need for a 12x12 room?
For a 12×12 room (144 sq ft / 13.4 m²) you need:
- Carpet: approximately 1.7-2 linear metres depending on roll width
- Laminate: approximately 6 packs at 2.47m² per pack
- Tiles (600x600mm): approximately 40 tiles including 10% waste
Use the calculators below for exact figures.
Is a 12x12 room a good size bedroom?
A 12×12 bedroom is 144 sq ft which is a comfortable standard double bedroom. It can accommodate a double bed, wardrobe and bedside tables with adequate circulation space. Most interior designers consider this a practical minimum for a double room.
Also useful:
Carpet calculator · Tile calculator · Laminate calculator · Main calculator
12x12 room FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is a 12x12 room?
A 12x12 room is 144 square feet. This equals 13.38 square metres or 16 square yards.
How do you calculate square feet of a room?
Multiply the room length by the room width in feet. A 12x12 room is 12 x 12 = 144 sq ft. For rooms in metres, multiply length x width to get m², then multiply by 10.764 to convert to sq ft.
How many 12x12 tiles do I need for a 12x12 room?
For a 12x12 room you need approximately 144 tiles at 12x12 inches, plus 10% waste = 159 tiles. Use the tile calculator for exact figures based on your grout gap.
How much carpet do I need for a 12x12 room?
A 12x12 room needs approximately 144 sq ft or 13.4 m² of carpet plus 10% waste. On a 12ft wide roll that is one drop of approximately 13.2 ft (4.03m). Use the carpet calculator for exact linear metres.