Sod Calculator
Your estimate
Pieces / rolls394
Pallets3
- Sod (with waste)
- 1,050 ft²116.67 yd² · 97.55 m²
- Estimated cost
- $630
Square feet, pieces and pallets for a new lawn — or m² of turf rolls.
Updated 2026-10-20 · Based on: supplier bulk densities (gravel ≈ 1.4 tons per yd³).
How to use the Sod Calculator
- Measure the lawn length and width.
- Keep 5 % extra for cuts around beds and paths.
- Enter your price per ft² or per m².
Formula
Pieces = area ÷ 2.67 ft² (one 16 × 24 in piece). Pallets = area ÷ 450 ft² (pallets range 400–500 ft²).
Metric turf rolls are usually 1 m² (0.4 × 2.5 m), about 50 m² per pallet.
Worked example
With the values preset in the calculator above:
- Length
- 40 ft
- Width
- 25 ft
- Extra for waste
- 5 %
- Pieces / rolls
- 394
- Pallets
- 3
- Sod (with waste)
- 1,050 ft² (116.67 yd²)
- Estimated cost
- $630
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets of sod do I need?
For a 40 × 25 ft lawn: 3 pallets (394 pieces) with 5 % extra.
How much does sod cost?
Sod itself is about $0.35–$0.85 per ft²; installed $1–$2 per ft² in 2026.
How soon do I install sod after delivery?
The same day — sod heats up and dies on the pallet within 24–48 hours in warm weather.
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Estimates only — check quantities with your supplier and local building code before you order.