Sod Calculator
Square feet, pieces and pallets of sodRuns in your browser
Rough material cost (cheapest option)
$578Farms usually price by the pallet; garden centers by the piece or square foot. Delivery is extra. Lay sod within a day of delivery.
Material estimates only. Round up, buy a little extra, and check with your supplier. Structural work (footings, framing, roofs) must follow local building codes; consult a licensed contractor where required.
How it works
Formulas
Sod = length × width × (1 + waste %)Pieces = sod ÷ 2.667 sq ft; pallets = sod ÷ pallet coverageWorked example
Input: A 40 × 25 ft lawn, 450 sq ft pallets, 5% extra.
- 40 × 25 = 1,000 sq ft × 1.05 = 1,050 sq ft.
- 1,050 ÷ 450 = 2.3 → 3 pallets.
- 1,050 ÷ 2.667 = 393.8 → 394 pieces.
Result: 1,050 sq ft: 3 pallets or 394 pieces.
How to use
- 1Measure the lawn length and width (split odd shapes into rectangles).
- 2Enter how many square feet a pallet covers at your sod farm.
- 3Add 5–10% for curves and edges.
- 4Order the pallets shown and lay the sod within a day of delivery.
FAQ
How many square feet are in a pallet of sod?
Usually 400–500 sq ft, depending on the farm and grass type. 450 sq ft (about 170 pieces of 16 × 24 in) is common; check with your supplier.
How big is a piece of sod?
A standard slab is 16 × 24 in, 2⅔ sq ft. Big rolls for machines are much larger, so count by square feet for those.
Do I need topsoil under sod?
Sod roots best into loose soil. Spreading about 1 in of topsoil (3 cubic yards per 1,000 sq ft) over poor or compacted ground helps.
Can I use metric units?
Yes. Switch to Metric and enter meters and centimeters; results show cubic meters, square meters or tonnes alongside US units.