Sod Calculator

Measure each lawn section, subtract spaces that will not receive sod, and get a practical order quantity.

Measurement units

Example measurements. Replace the sample values with your own project measurements before calculating.

Measure the areas you’ll cover

Use one row for each rectangular lawn section. The fitting buffer applies to the total net area.

2 areas
Back yard
Calculated area1,176 sq ft
Side strip
Calculated area108 sq ft

Exclude areas that will not receive sod

Add patios, garden beds, paths, or other uncovered spaces. This section is optional.

1 area
Garden bed
Calculated area40 sq ft
Fitting buffer

Accounts for cuts and small measurement variations. Applied once to the total net area.

Advanced settingsSupplier coverage, availability, and optional pricing

These defaults are useful for planning. Coverage and packaging vary by supplier, so confirm them before ordering.

Typical default: 450 sq ft per pallet.

Typical default: 10 sq ft per loose roll.

Controls which purchase recommendation leads the result.

Optional. Enter with a loose-roll price to estimate cost.

Optional. Enter with a pallet price to estimate cost.

Optional. Added once to the estimated total.

How this sod estimate works

Use this calculator when you are planning a new lawn and need a purchase quantity you can take to the supplier. It keeps the measured lawn area, the fitting buffer, and the whole-pallet or roll count separate so you can check each part.

How to measure

  1. Break the lawn into rectangles and measure the length and width of each one.
  2. Add patios, beds, paths, or other spaces that will not receive sod as exclusions.
  3. Use the supplier's pallet and roll coverage in Advanced settings when you have it.

How the estimate works

Add the included rectangles, subtract the exclusions, and apply the fitting buffer once to the net lawn area. The result is compared with whole pallet and loose-roll coverage.

Worked example

A 1,500 sq ft net lawn with a 5% buffer has a 1,575 sq ft target. With 450 sq ft pallets and 10 sq ft rolls, the minimum-overage mix is 3 pallets plus 23 rolls.

Before you buy

A full-pallet order is the simpler choice when loose rolls may not be available. Ask the supplier about current pallet coverage, freshness, delivery access, and when the sod should be installed.

Package and supplier details

Sod coverage, roll size, pallet availability, seams, and delivery timing vary by supplier. Enter the values from the product you plan to buy instead of treating the defaults as a quote.

Assumptions

  • Each included lawn section is treated as a rectangle.
  • The fitting buffer is applied once to the total net area.
  • Pallet and loose-roll coverage are editable planning inputs.

Limitations

This is a planning estimate for measured sections. Curves, slopes, tight seams, and irregular shapes can change the order. It does not schedule installation.

Questions about sod

Should I measure each lawn section separately?

Yes. Separate rows make it easier to leave out patios, beds, and paths and to check the measurements before you order.

What does the fitting buffer do?

It adds a little extra coverage for fitting pieces and small measurement differences. It is applied once to the net lawn total.

Why are pallet and roll counts different?

They are two different package sizes. The calculator shows whole packages so you can compare a simple pallet order with a mixed order when loose rolls are available.

Are the sod defaults a supplier quote?

No. Coverage and availability vary. Replace the default values with the coverage shown by your supplier before ordering.