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Sod Calculator

Work out how much sod your lawn needs — in square feet, pieces and pallets — across any number of front, back and side areas. Compare piece, pallet and per-square-foot pricing, check delivery weight, and see the full installed cost including ground prep and water.

For estimation purposes only. Piece and pallet sizes vary by farm and region — confirm coverage, cut schedule and delivery windows with your supplier before ordering.
1 Areas to sod
Measure front, back and side yards separately — a curvy island bed needs more waste allowance than a plain rectangle.
2 Grass type & waste
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Writes to every area above — adjust individual areas afterward.
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3 How you're buying
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4 Ground prep, hauling & labor
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Sod needed
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Enter your areas and click Calculate
Project highlights
Measured area —
Pieces / rolls —
Pallets needed —
Delivery weight —
Best-value option —
Total project cost —
Cost breakdown
Calculate to see breakdown
Area-by-area
Add an area to see its coverage—
Sod needed
Grass type—
Measured area—
Waste allowance—
Sod to order—
Pieces / rolls needed—
Piece size—
Pallets to order—
Coverage per pallet—
Pallet overage—
Estimated weight—
Delivery loads—
Topsoil for leveling—
Grass profile & establishment
Sun requirement—
Best install window—
Mow height—
Rooted / first mow—
Traffic tolerance—
Drought tolerance—
Establishment water—
Starter fertilizer—
Watering plan for the first three weeks—
By the piece vs. by the pallet vs. by the sq ft
By the piece — material—
By the piece — delivered total—
By the pallet — material—
By the pallet — delivered total—
By the sq ft — material—
By the sq ft — delivered total—
Effective $ / sq ft (pieces)—
Effective $ / sq ft (best bulk)—
Savings vs. most expensive option—
Project total
Buying method used—
Sod material subtotal—
Delivery—
Sales tax—
Topsoil / leveling—
Starter fertilizer—
Old lawn removal—
Equipment rental—
Installation time—
Labor cost—
Establishment water—
Cost per sq ft installed—
Cost per 1,000 sq ft—
Cost per pallet delivered—
Total project cost—
Visualizations
Sod by area
Where the money goes
Disclosure: These are estimates for planning purposes only. Piece dimensions, pallet coverage and cut weight vary by farm, season and moisture — a wet pallet can weigh considerably more than the figure shown here. Sod is a perishable product: order only what you can lay within about 24 hours of delivery, confirm your grass type suits the sun exposure and climate, and check payload limits before hauling pallets yourself.