Carpet area is defined under RERA as the net usable area inside a unit, excluding external walls, service shafts, balconies, and common areas. It is now the mandatory basis for pricing under RERA. In a typical Indian luxury unit, carpet area is 60–72% of super area — always compare projects on carpet area, not super, and never on 'built-up area' which is not RERA-defined.
Related terms
Super Area
Carpet area plus a pro-rated share of common areas — the older, developer-friendly measure of a unit's size.
RERA
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — the statutory framework governing residential and commercial development in India.
FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
The ratio of built-up floor area to plot area — the primary lever that governs how tall or dense a building can be.