Sod Calculator
Find out how much sod to buy for a new lawn — in rolls or slabs and pallets — with a waste buffer and a cost estimate.
What's "sod"?
Pre-grown grass turf — a thin layer of living grass with its roots and a bit of soil attached, grown on a farm and cut into rolls or slabs. You lay it down like a carpet to get an instant lawn, instead of planting grass seed and waiting for it to grow. Need loose soil to fill or level ground instead? Use the Topsoil Calculator.
Enter the lawn length & width
Roll/pallet coverage varies by sod farm and grass type — check before ordering. Defaults: ~10 sq ft per roll, ~450 sq ft per pallet.
Estimate only. These figures help you plan how much to buy — they are not engineering or structural advice. Actual needs vary with site conditions, waste, and installation method, so order a little extra and confirm final quantities with your supplier or contractor before you buy or start the job.
Popular lawn sizes
Jump to a ready-made answer for a common lawn.
How the sod calculation works
Measure the lawn area, add a little waste, then divide by how much each roll and pallet covers.
Rectangle = length × width (ft), or enter the square footage directly.
Multiply by ~1.05 (5%) for simple lawns, up to 1.10 for curvy or sloped yards.
Area with waste ÷ roll coverage (≈ 10 sq ft) and ÷ pallet coverage (≈ 450 sq ft), rounded up.
Sod is perishable — schedule delivery for the day you'll install it.
Sources & assumptions
Frequently asked questions
How much sod do I need for a 600 square foot lawn?
For 600 sq ft with 5% waste you need about 630 sq ft of sod — roughly 63 rolls at 10 sq ft each, or about 2 pallets if a pallet covers ~450 sq ft.
How many square feet does a pallet of sod cover?
It varies by farm and grass type, but a pallet of sod typically covers about 400–700 square feet. Many cover around 450–500 sq ft. Check with your supplier before ordering.
How do I measure my lawn for sod?
Break the lawn into rectangles, measure each in feet, multiply length × width, and add them up. Add about 5–10% extra for trimming and odd shapes.
How much waste should I add for sod?
Plan for about 5% on simple rectangular lawns and up to 10% for curved beds, slopes, or many obstacles where you'll trim more pieces.