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Sod Calculator

A sod calculator tells you how much sod a lawn needs. It takes the lawn size and a waste allowance, and returns the square feet, rolls, and pallets, plus the cost. Type the size below and set the waste. Everything runs in your browser, with no signup.

Updated for 2026

Your lawn

Enter the size and waste. Results update instantly.
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Sod to order
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Lawn area
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Rolls (10 ft²)
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Sod cost
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A pallet covers 450 ft², a roll 10 ft²

Sod for common lawn sizes

Square feet, rolls, and pallets for a lawn, with 5% waste. Tap any row to load that size.

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How the sod amount is calculated

Sod is sold by the square foot, the roll, or the pallet. Measure the area, add a waste allowance for cuts, then divide by the unit size:

Pallets = Area × (1 + Waste) ÷ 450   ·   Rolls = Area × (1 + Waste) ÷ 10

A standard roll is 2 by 5 feet, so it covers 10 square feet. A pallet usually covers about 450 square feet, though some are 400 or 500. Add 5 percent waste for a simple lawn, up to 10 percent for a yard with curves and beds. Lay sod the same day it is delivered.

Worked example (Stand: 2026)
  • Lawn50 ft × 40 ft
  • Area (50 × 40)2,000 ft²
  • Waste allowance5%
  • With waste (2,000 × 1.05)2,100 ft²
  • Rolls (2,100 ÷ 10)210 rolls
  • Pallets (2,100 ÷ 450)5 pallets
  • Sod cost (2,100 × $0.50)$1,050

Frequently asked questions

How much sod do I need?
Measure the lawn area, add 5 to 10 percent waste, then divide by 10 for rolls or 450 for pallets. The calculator above does this and gives a cost.
How much does a pallet of sod cover?
About 450 square feet, though some suppliers sell 400 or 500 square foot pallets. A single roll is 2 by 5 feet and covers 10 square feet.
How much does sod cost?
Roughly 0.35 to 0.85 dollars per square foot for the material in 2026. Delivery and professional installation are extra.
How much waste should I add?
About 5 percent for a simple rectangle, up to 10 percent for a yard with curves, beds, and trees where more pieces are cut.
Does this calculator store my numbers?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server or saved.

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