Sod Calculator
Rolls or pallets of turf needed.
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Results
- Sod needed
- 1,080 sq ft
- Rolls (10 sq ft)
- 108
- Pallets (450 sq ft)
- 3
- Square yards
- 120
- Estimated cost
- $660.00
Quick answer
A standard sod roll covers 10 square feet and a pallet covers about 450 square feet.
How to use the Sod Calculator
- 1Measure the lawn area, splitting odd shapes into rectangles.
- 2Add 5–10% waste for curves and cuts.
- 3Enter your supplier's pallet price.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Area length40 ft
- Area width25 ft
- Waste allowance8 %
- Price per pallet220 $
Results
- Sod needed1,080 sq ft
- Rolls (10 sq ft)108
- Pallets (450 sq ft)3
- Square yards120
- Estimated cost$660.00
Frequently asked questions
When should I lay sod?
Early autumn or spring, and always water within 30 minutes of laying.
How soon can I walk on it?
Wait about two weeks, and mow after three.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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