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Sod Calculator

Rolls or pallets of turf needed.

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Your values

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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.

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Area length40 ft
  • Area width25 ft
  • Waste allowance8 %
  • Price per pallet220 $

Result

  • Sod needed1,080 sq ft
  • Rolls (10 sq ft)108
  • Pallets (450 sq ft)3
  • Square yards120
  • Estimated cost$660.00

How to use the Sod Calculator

  1. 1Measure the lawn area, splitting odd shapes into rectangles.
  2. 2Add 5–10% waste for curves and cuts.
  3. 3Enter your supplier's pallet price.

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.

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