Sod Pallet Calculator
Pallets and rolls of sod for a lawn, with delivery cost.
Enter your values
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Results
- Pallets needed
- 8
- Sod area with waste
- 3,240 sq ft
- Pieces (16x24 in)
- 1,214
- Sod cost
- $1,440.00
- Total with delivery
- $1,515.00
- Cost per sq ft
- $0.51
Working
- 13,000 ft2 x 1.08 / 450 = 8 pallets
Quick answer
One pallet covers roughly 450 sq ft. Divide your lawn area plus 5 to 10% waste by the pallet coverage.
pallets = area x (1 + waste) / coverage per pallet
How to use the Sod Pallet Calculator
- 1Measure the lawn area, subtracting beds and hard surfaces.
- 2Add 5 to 10% waste for cutting around curves and edges.
- 3Order for delivery the morning you plan to lay it - sod dies fast on the pallet.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Lawn area3000 sq ft
- Coverage per pallet450 sq ft
- Waste8 %
- Price per pallet180 $
- Delivery fee75 $
Results
- Pallets needed8
- Sod area with waste3,240 sq ft
- Pieces (16x24 in)1,214
- Sod cost$1,440.00
- Total with delivery$1,515.00
- Cost per sq ft$0.51
- 3,000 ft2 x 1.08 / 450 = 8 pallets
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pallet of sod cover?
Usually 450 sq ft, though some suppliers sell 400 or 500 sq ft pallets. Check before ordering.
How soon must sod be laid?
Within 24 hours of delivery, sooner in hot weather. Water it deeply immediately after laying.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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