Sod Calculator
Enter your lawn dimensions to find how much sod you need in square feet, square yards, rolls, and pallets, with a waste factor for trimming around beds and curves.
Results
- Sod needed
- 1,650 sq ft
- Square yards
- 183.33 sq yd
- Rolls (10 sq ft)
- 166 rolls
- Pallets (450 sq ft)
- 4 pallets
Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.
Enter your lawn dimensions to find how much sod you need in square feet, square yards, rolls, and pallets, with a waste factor for trimming around beds and curves.
How to use the sod calculator
- Enter the shape.
- Enter the length in ft.
- Enter the width in ft.
- Enter the waste factor in %.
- Optionally add a price to estimate the total project cost.
- Read your quantities instantly — no sign-up, and you can print the estimate to take to the supplier.
Worked example
Inputs
- Shape
- Rectangle / Square
- Length
- 50 ft
- Width
- 30 ft
- Waste factor
- 10 %
Results
- Sod needed
- 1,650 sq ft
- Square yards
- 183.33 sq yd
- Rolls (10 sq ft)
- 166 rolls
- Pallets (450 sq ft)
- 4 pallets
Using the example values above, the sod calculator returns 1,650 sq ft (sod needed). Change any field to match your own project and the numbers update instantly.
How much extra should I order?
Always order a little extra. A 5% waste factor suits simple, square projects; 10% is right for most jobs; bump it to 15–20% for irregular shapes, diagonal patterns, or uneven ground. Running short almost always costs more than the leftover material.
Formula
Area = length × width. Rolls = area ÷ roll coverage. Pallets = area ÷ 450 sq ft, × (1 + waste%).
Frequently asked questions
- How many square feet are in a pallet of sod?
- Most pallets cover about 450 square feet, though this ranges from 400 to 500 depending on the farm and grass type.
- How much extra sod should I order?
- Add 5–10% for trimming around beds, curves, and walkways. Lay sod the same day it is delivered.
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