About this calculator
Sod for a new lawn in square feet and rolls, with topsoil prep and starter fertilizer.
How it’s calculated
Canadian sod farms usually cut rolls of about 9 sq ft (0.83 m²), so 1,000 sq ft takes about 112 rolls. Check your farm’s roll size and pallet count.
Worked example
With these inputs:
- Area shape
- Rectangle
- Length
- 40 ft
- Width
- 25 ft
- Topsoil prep depth (optional)
- 0 in
- Waste allowance
- 5%
the result is:
- Sod needed
- 1,050 sq ft
- Lawn area
- 1,000 sq ft
Tips from the trade
- Lay turf within 24 hours of delivery.
- Stagger the joints like brickwork and water the same day.
- Most Canadian sod is a Kentucky bluegrass blend, which wants sun; ask for a fescue blend for shade.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and the building code adopted in your province before ordering.