Carpet vs Built-Up vs Super Area at Gulshan Empire — The Official Numbers.
The price is quoted on one area; the flat you live in is another. For Gulshan Empire, Wave City, the 3 BHK is sold as 2,075 sq ft saleable but its RERA carpet area is 1,142.17 sq ft — about 55%. Here is what carpet, built-up and super area mean, the project's official figures, the honest rate per carpet square foot, and how to compare projects without being misled.
Project RERA: UPRERAPRJ166511/05/2026 (as filed by the developer) · Figures per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026); the Agreement for Sale carpet figure governs
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Per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026), Gulshan Empire's 3 BHK + Helper's Room has a RERA carpet area of 1,142.17 sq ft (106.11 m²) on 2,075 sq ft saleable — about 55%. The 4 BHK + Servant Room carpet area is 1,583.38 sq ft (147.10 m²) on 2,750 sq ft — about 57.6%. These figures are indicative; the carpet area stated in your Agreement for Sale governs. Last updated: 5 June 2026.
One Flat, Three Numbers.
Almost every Gulshan Empire enquiry begins here: “Is 2,075 sq ft the size of the flat?” No — it is the saleable area the price is calculated on. The usable area inside your walls is the carpet area, and the two are different by design.
RERA settled the confusion the industry traded on for years. It defines carpet area as the net usable area inside the unit and requires it in the Agreement for Sale. So the headline number you compare across projects should be carpet — not the saleable figure a price is quoted on. The table sets the official figures side by side.
Treat every figure here as per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026): indicative, subject to change, and superseded by the carpet area written into your registered Agreement for Sale.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| 3 BHK saleable (super) | 2,075 sq ft |
| 3 BHK carpet (RERA) | 1,142.17 sq ft (~55%) |
| 4 BHK saleable (super) | 2,750 sq ft |
| 4 BHK carpet (RERA) | 1,583.38 sq ft (~57.6%) |
| List BSP (on saleable) | ₹10,500 / sq ft |
| Conversion used | 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft |
Per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026); the Agreement for Sale carpet figure governs. Official floor plans →
Carpet, Built-Up, Super — What Each One Counts.
The words sound interchangeable. They are not. Each adds a layer outward from the floor you actually walk on — and only one of them is what you will live in.
Carpet area — what you live in
The net usable floor area inside the unit. Per the RERA definition it includes the area covered by internal partition walls and the usable balcony/utility space, but excludes external walls, shafts, lift lobbies and common areas. This is the RERA carpet area — the figure your Agreement for Sale must state, and the one that legally governs.
Built-up area — carpet plus walls
Carpet area plus the thickness of the unit's external and internal walls and the balcony footprint. For Gulshan Empire's 3 BHK the price list shows 1,640 sq ft (152.36 m²) built-up; the 4 BHK is 2,090 sq ft (194.96 m²). Built-up is rarely the basis of price today, but it explains part of the step up from carpet.
Super / saleable — plus your share of common areas
Built-up plus your proportionate share of common areas — lobbies, staircases, lifts, corridors and the clubhouse. This is the saleable area the BSP is charged on: 2,075 sq ft (3 BHK) and 2,750 sq ft (4 BHK) per the price list. It is the largest of the three, which is exactly why you should compare carpet, not this.
Carpet is the net usable area inside your flat's walls (RERA-defined). Built-up adds the wall thickness and balconies. Super / saleable adds your share of common areas — lobbies, lifts, the clubhouse. RERA requires the carpet figure in the Agreement for Sale; that is the number to rely on and to compare across projects.
General explanation of RERA area definitions; this is not legal advice. Read the registered project documents and your Agreement for Sale, which alone govern. See the full RERA page →
The Numbers — and the Honest Per-Carpet Rate.
Here is the part developers rarely volunteer and buyers rarely compute: what you actually pay per square foot of usable space.
The list BSP of ₹10,500/sq ft is charged on the saleable area. So the 3 BHK lists at ₹2,17,87,500 (2,075 × ₹10,500) and the 4 BHK at ₹2,88,75,000 (2,750 × ₹10,500) — inclusive of 3 KVA power back-up, one covered car park and club membership, per the price list.
Now divide each total by its carpet area. The 3 BHK works out to roughly ₹19,075 per carpet sq ft (₹2,17,87,500 ÷ 1,142.17) and the 4 BHK to about ₹18,236 per carpet sq ft (₹2,88,75,000 ÷ 1,583.38). That is the number to carry into any cross-project comparison — apples to apples, on space you can stand in.
Framed the other way, carpet is about 55% of saleable on the 3 BHK and 57.6% on the 4 BHK (equivalently, a loading of roughly 81.7% and 73.7% on carpet). We use the carpet-share framing throughout for consistency.
| Area / rate | 3 BHK + SR | 4 BHK + SR |
|---|---|---|
| Saleable (super) | 2,075 sq ft 192.77 m² | 2,750 sq ft 255.48 m² |
| Built-up | 1,640 sq ft 152.36 m² | 2,090 sq ft 194.96 m² |
| Carpet (RERA) | 1,142.17 sq ft 106.11 m² | 1,583.38 sq ft 147.10 m² |
| Carpet share | ≈ 55.0% | ≈ 57.6% |
| List price (on saleable) | ₹2,17,87,500 | ₹2,88,75,000 |
| Effective ₹ / carpet sq ft | ≈ ₹19,075 | ≈ ₹18,236 |
Per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026); conversion 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft. BSP includes 3 KVA back-up, one covered parking and club membership; excludes GST and statutory charges. The Agreement for Sale carpet figure governs. Full price list →
The 45% That Isn't Inside Your Walls.
If carpet is ~55%, where does the rest go? Into the building you also use every day — and into the balconies, lobbies and clubhouse that make a high-rise livable. Loading is not a trick; it is a number to understand.
Generous balconies & a utility deck
The official 3 BHK plan carries multiple balconies — roughly 4750×1980, 3630×2390 and 1905×3025 mm — plus a utility/service balcony around 5310×2000 mm. Usable balcony area sits inside RERA carpet, but the external wall and structure around it add to built-up and super. More outdoor space is part of why the loaded figure rises.
Lobbies, lifts, structure
Wide lift lobbies, staircases, refuge areas and the structural grid of a high-rise tower are shared by every resident. Your saleable area carries a proportionate slice of all of it — space you use daily but that is not inside your front door, and so falls outside carpet.
A 36-feature amenity master plan
Gulshan Empire's master plan spans around 36 features — a large clubhouse, pools, courts, landscaped greens and more. These common amenities are loaded across units, which lifts super area above carpet. It is the trade buyers make for a fuller lifestyle deck. See the master plan →
Balcony and plan dimensions per the developer's official floor plan (w.e.f. 4 May 2026), in millimetres; indicative and subject to change. Usable balcony area is included in RERA carpet per the registered documents. Amenities list →
How to Read Two Brochures Side by Side.
Two flats can quote the same per-sq-ft price and the same “size”, and still differ by hundreds of usable square feet. The fix is to normalise everything to carpet before you judge value.
Ask each developer for the RERA carpet area and the saleable area, then compute price ÷ carpet — the effective rate per usable square foot. For Gulshan Empire that is about ₹19,075 (3 BHK) and ₹18,236 (4 BHK). Do the same sum for every project on your shortlist and the genuine comparison appears.
For context, carpet shares in NCR typically fall in broad ranges — often around 60–70% for mid-rise and roughly 55–65% for high-rise stock with large balconies and clubhouses — but ranges vary widely and definitions differ, so verify each project's RERA carpet statement rather than trusting a rule of thumb. Empire's ~55–58% reflects a high-rise with a deep amenity deck.
| Before you sign, ask for… | Why |
|---|---|
| RERA carpet area (in writing) | The only like-for-like number |
| Saleable area & BSP basis | Confirms what price is on |
| Price ÷ carpet (effective rate) | True cost of usable space |
| Balcony & utility dimensions | What's inside carpet |
| What BSP includes / excludes | Parking, club, GST clarity |
| AfS carpet clause | The figure that governs |
Typical carpet-share ranges vary by project, era and definition; figures above are illustrative, not a standard — verify each project on the UP-RERA portal. RERA verification guide →
Carpet, Saleable, the Per-Sq-Ft Math — in Writing.
Request the cost sheet with the carpet and saleable areas spelled out, the effective rate per carpet square foot worked through, and the current EOI terms — sent on WhatsApp so you have a record. We negotiate with the developer on your behalf — no buyer-side fees.
Figures per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026); indicative and subject to change — the Agreement for Sale carpet figure governs. Verify RERA UPRERAPRJ166511/05/2026 on up-rera.in.
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Carpet First, Because That's Where You Live.
Every area on this page is labelled — carpet, built-up or saleable — and tied to the developer's price list. We would rather you compare honestly than be dazzled by a big saleable number.
Carpet & Area — FAQ
What is the carpet area of Gulshan Empire?
Per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026), the 3 BHK + Helper's Room has a carpet area of 1,142.17 sq ft (106.11 m²) on a saleable area of 2,075 sq ft — about 55%. The 4 BHK + Servant Room has a carpet area of 1,583.38 sq ft (147.10 m²) on 2,750 sq ft saleable — about 57.6%. These are indicative; the carpet figure stated in your Agreement for Sale is the one that governs.
Is BSP charged on carpet area or super area at Gulshan Empire?
Per the developer's price list (w.e.f. 4 May 2026), the basic sale price (BSP) of ₹10,500 per sq ft is charged on the saleable (super) area, not carpet. So a 2,075 sq ft 3 BHK is ₹2,17,87,500 and a 2,750 sq ft 4 BHK is ₹2,88,75,000 (inclusive of 3 KVA power back-up, one covered car park and club membership). To compare projects fairly, convert to the effective rate per carpet sq ft — roughly ₹19,075 (3 BHK) and ₹18,236 (4 BHK).
What is the difference between carpet, built-up and super area?
Carpet area is the net usable floor area inside your flat's walls, as defined by RERA, and includes internal partition walls and the usable balcony/utility area but excludes external walls, shafts and the lobby. Built-up area adds the thickness of external walls and balconies. Super or saleable area adds your share of common areas — lobbies, staircases, lifts, the clubhouse and corridors. RERA requires the carpet figure to be stated in the Agreement for Sale, which is the number you should rely on.
Why does Gulshan Empire's carpet area look smaller than the super area?
The gap is the loading — your proportionate share of common amenities and structure. Gulshan Empire is a high-rise with a 36-feature master plan, generous balconies and a large clubhouse, so the loaded super area sits above carpet. Per the developer's price list, carpet works out to about 55% of saleable on the 3 BHK and about 57.6% on the 4 BHK. Typical NCR high-rise carpet shares vary; verify each project's RERA carpet statement before comparing.
Does RERA require carpet area to be disclosed for Gulshan Empire?
Yes. Under the RERA Act, the Agreement for Sale must state the RERA carpet area; pricing tied to super or saleable area must still disclose carpet. So while the developer's price list quotes the saleable area for the BSP, the carpet figure (1,142.17 sq ft for the 3 BHK; 1,583.38 sq ft for the 4 BHK, per the price list w.e.f. 4 May 2026) must appear in your agreement — and that agreement figure is the one that legally governs.