Artificial Turf Cost Calculator
Rolls, base, infill and installed cost for fake grass.
Enter your values
Enter the length in ft.
Enter the width in ft.
Enter the waste allowance in %.
Enter the turf price per sq ft in $.
0 for DIY
Enter the base depth in in.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- 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 $3–7 per square foot.
cost = area × (turf + base + infill + labour)
At a glance
| What it does | Rolls, base, infill and installed cost for fake grass. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Length, Width, Waste allowance, Turf price per sq ft, Install per sq ft, Base depth |
| Main output | Total installed cost |
| Formula | cost = area × (turf + base + infill + labour) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Artificial Turf Cost Calculator
- 1Measure the lawn area in feet.
- 2Add 10% waste for seams and trimming.
- 3Enter turf price and labour rate, or 0 for DIY.
Inputs explained
- Length(ft)
- Enter the length in ft.
- Width(ft)
- Enter the width in ft.
- Waste allowance(%)
- Enter the waste allowance in %.
- Turf price per sq ft($)
- Enter the turf price per sq ft in $.
- Install per sq ft($)
- 0 for DIY
- Base depth(in)
- Enter the base depth in in.
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.
What do I need to enter into the Artificial Turf Cost Calculator?
Just 6 values: length, width, waste allowance, turf price per sq ft, install per sq ft, base depth. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Artificial Turf Cost Calculator work out the answer?
Artificial turf installs cost about $8–15 per square foot including base and infill; turf alone is usually $3–7 per square foot. It applies the formula cost = area × (turf + base + infill + labour) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Artificial Turf Cost Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.