Sod for a lawn
Enter the area to cover. 5 percent allowance added.
sq ft
m²
Area with waste
-sq ft
Rolls (10 sq ft)
-
Pallets (450 sq ft)
-
rolls = (area × 1.05) ÷ 10; pallets = (area × 1.05) ÷ 450
Area with waste
-m²
Pallets (42 m²)
-
pallets = (area × 1.05) ÷ 42
Estimate only. Includes 5 percent. Confirm the final quantity with your supplier before ordering.
How the sod estimate works
Sod is sold as small rolls or by the pallet. A common roll covers about 10 square feet, and a pallet about 450 square feet, or roughly 42 square metres, though sizes vary by supplier. Add about 5 percent for trimming around curves and edges. Order it to arrive the day you lay it, since sod does not store well.
Prepping the soil? A wide landscape rake levels and grades the bed before sod goes down.
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Common questions
How much sod do I need for 1000 square feet?
With 5 percent waste that is 1050 square feet, about 105 rolls or roughly 3 pallets, depending on roll and pallet size.
How big is a pallet of sod?
Often around 450 square feet, or about 42 square metres, but it varies by supplier, so confirm the coverage before ordering.
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