How to use it
- Enter the lawn length and width; add any extra area for curves.
- Choose the sod piece size.
- Enter the pallet coverage from your supplier.
The formula
Sod = area × (1 + waste)
Pieces = sod area ÷ piece area; pallets = sod area ÷ pallet coverage
Worked example
| Lawn Length | 20 ft |
| Lawn Width | 10 ft |
| Extra area (irregular shapes) | 0 ft² |
| Sod piece size | 16 × 24 in slab (2.67 ft²) |
| Pallet coverage | 450 ft² |
| Cutting waste | 5 % |
Result
| Sod needed | 210 ft² |
| Pieces / rolls | 79 |
| Pallets | 0.5 |
| Square yards | 23.3 yd² |
Tips before you order
- Lay sod within 24 hours of delivery and water it the same day.
- Stagger the joints like bricks.
Questions
How much does a pallet of sod cover?
Usually 400–500 ft², depending on the farm and grass.