Sod for 500 Square Feet
A 500 ft² lawn needs about 2 pallets of sod (or 53 rolls) to cover 500 sq ft (≈ 46.45 m²) plus 5% waste.
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Pre-filled for 500 ft² — change the size, roll/pallet coverage, or switch to metric.
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.
Already know the square footage
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much sod do I need for 500 ft²?
500 ft² of lawn, plus 5% waste, is about 525 sq ft of sod — roughly 53 rolls at 10 sq ft each, or about 2 pallets.
How many pallets of sod for 500 ft²?
About 2 pallets, assuming a pallet covers ~450 sq ft. Coverage varies by farm and grass type, so confirm before ordering.
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.