Sod Calculator

Calculate the number of sod rolls and pallets needed to cover a lawn area including waste allowance.

Area Length

Area Width

Waste Factor

Roll Width

Roll Length

Tab to move between fields

Sod Needed (with waste)

1,575 sq ft

≈ 7 one-car garages

Rolls Needed

158 rolls

Lawn Area1,500 sq ft

Pallets (~500 sq ft each)4 pallets

Estimated Sod Cost$708.75

How to Use This Calculator

Measure the lawn area to be sodded in square feet (length × width for rectangular areas).
Subtract non-sodded areas such as beds, trees, and structures.
Enter a 5-10% waste factor for cuts and irregular edges.
Review the total sod square footage and pallet count (typically 400-500 sq ft per pallet).
Order sod for installation within 24 hours of delivery to prevent drying.

How the result changes with Area Length

Area Length: Length of the area to be sodded.
Area Width: Width of the area to be sodded.
Waste Factor: Extra sod for irregular shapes and seams (5% typical, 10% for curves).
Roll Width: Width of each sod roll (standard = 24 inches).
Roll Length: Length of each sod roll (standard small roll = 60 inches / 5 feet).

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Area Length = 50, Area Width = 30, Waste Factor = 5, Roll Width = 24 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Sod Needed
1575 = 1575
Calculate Rolls Needed
Rolls Needed
158 = 158
Calculate Lawn Area
Lawn Area
1500 = 1500
Calculate Pallets
Pallets
4 = 4