Sod Calculator
You need your lawn area plus about 5% for cuts, divided by the coverage of one roll or pallet. Enter the area to get rolls, pallets, and cost.
How to measure for sod
Measure the lawn’s length and width and multiply for the area, breaking curved or L-shaped yards into rectangles. Add about 5% for the offcuts created when you trim pieces to follow beds and paths. The square footage calculator handles irregular shapes.
Rolls vs pallets
Sod is sold as individual rolls or by the pallet. A roll covers around 10 square feet and a pallet about 450 — buying full pallets is cheaper for anything larger than a small patch. The calculator gives both so you can compare.
Prep the ground first
Sod needs a few inches of loose, level topsoil under it. Size that layer with the topsoil calculator, and lay the sod within a day of delivery so it does not dry out.
Frequently asked
How much sod do I need?
Measure the lawn area and add about 5% for the cuts around curves and edges. Then divide by the coverage of a roll or pallet. A 750 sq ft lawn needs roughly 79 rolls or 2 pallets.
How many square feet are on a pallet of sod?
A standard pallet covers around 450 square feet, though it ranges from 400 to 500 depending on the farm and roll size. Always check with your supplier.
How much waste should I add for sod?
Add 5% for a square lawn and up to 10% for curved beds or many obstacles, since each piece you cut to fit leaves an offcut.