Artificial Turf Cost Calculator
Rolls, base, infill and installed cost for fake grass.
Enter your values
0 for DIY
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Total installed cost
- $7,086.00
- Turf to order
- 660 sq ft
- Base stone
- 7.5 tons
- Infill bags (50 lb)
- 18
- Cost per sq ft
- $11.81
Quick answer
Artificial turf installs cost about $8–15 per square foot including base and infill; turf alone is usually $3–7 per square foot.
cost = area × (turf + base + infill + labour)
At a glance
| What it does | Rolls, base, infill and installed cost for fake grass. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Length, Width, Waste allowance, Turf price per sq ft, Install per sq ft, Base depth |
| Main output | Total installed cost |
| Formula | cost = area × (turf + base + infill + labour) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Artificial Turf Cost Calculator
- 1Measure the lawn area in feet.
- 2Add 10% waste for seams and trimming.
- 3Enter turf price and labour rate, or 0 for DIY.
Inputs explained
- Length(ft)
- Enter the length you are working with.
- Width(ft)
- Enter the width you are working with.
- Waste allowance(%)
- Enter the waste allowance you are working with.
- Turf price per sq ft($)
- Enter the turf price per sq ft you are working with.
- Install per sq ft($)
- 0 for DIY
- Base depth(in)
- Enter the base depth you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Length30 ft
- Width20 ft
- Waste allowance10 %
- Turf price per sq ft4.5 $
- Install per sq ft6 $
- Base depth3 in
Results
- Total installed cost$7,086.00
- Turf to order660 sq ft
- Base stone7.5 tons
- Infill bags (50 lb)18
- Cost per sq ft$11.81
Frequently asked questions
How much does artificial turf cost per square foot?
Typically $8–15 installed; DIY with base and infill lands nearer $5–8.
How deep should the base be?
3–4 inches of compacted crushed stone for drainage and a flat, stable surface.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.