Sod calculator
Square feet, pieces and pallets of sod from the size of the lawn.
Add odd-shaped sections as extra square feet. Piece size and pallet coverage differ by sod farm, so enter your supplier's numbers before you order.
More free calculators:
How much sod do I need? Measure the lawn area in square feet, add about 5 to 10 percent for cutting around beds, curves and edges, then divide by the square feet in one piece or one pallet from your supplier. A 40 by 25 foot yard is 1,000 square feet; with 5 percent extra that is 1,050 square feet, or 105 pieces at 10 square feet each.
Common questions
Measure the lawn area in square feet, add about 5 to 10 percent for cutting around beds, curves and edges, then divide by the square feet in one piece or one pallet from your supplier. A 40 by 25 foot yard is 1,000 square feet; with 5 percent extra that is 1,050 square feet, or 105 pieces at 10 square feet each.
It varies by sod farm and grass type, and many pallets fall somewhere around 400 to 500 square feet. Ask the supplier for their exact number before ordering, because a pallet count built on the wrong coverage leaves you short or paying for extra.
Small rolls and slabs are commonly about 2 by 5 feet, which is 10 square feet, though some farms cut 16 by 24 inch pieces or large rolls for machine install. Enter the size your supplier sells.
About 5 percent for a simple rectangle and closer to 10 percent for a yard with curved beds, trees and walkways to cut around. Sod does not keep, so order close to the need and lay it the day it arrives.
Sod roots best into loose soil. Many installs spread a thin layer of topsoil, often an inch or two, over compacted or poor ground before laying. The topsoil calculator turns that depth and the lawn area into cubic yards.
TrackOver keeps the estimate, the materials, the crew schedule and the job photos in one place, from the first quote to the final invoice.