Free Sod Area Calculator
Calculate the number of sod rolls or pallets needed for a new lawn installation.
sq ft
%
Sod Rolls Needed
315
Pallets (50 rolls each)7
Coverage with Waste3,150 sq ft
Sod Rolls Needed vs Lawn Area
Sod Area Calculation
Rolls = Area x (1 + Waste%) / Roll Size
Standard sod rolls are typically 2 ft wide by 5 ft long (10 sq ft). A pallet holds about 50 rolls covering 450 to 500 sq ft. Add 5% waste for straight-edge lawns and up to 10% for irregular shapes.
Example Calculation
3,000 sq ft lawn using 10 sq ft rolls with 5% waste.
- 01With waste = 3000 x 1.05 = 3,150 sq ft
- 02Rolls = 3150 / 10 = 315 rolls
- 03Pallets = ceil(315 / 50) = 7 pallets
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