About this calculator
Sod for a new lawn in square feet, rolls and pallets, with topsoil prep and starter fertilizer.
How it’s calculated
A standard roll is 2 × 5 ft (10 sq ft). Pallets vary by farm, typically 400–500 sq ft.
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.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and local building codes before ordering.