Sod Calculator

Estimate the sod you need to cover a lawn — in rolls, pieces, or pallets.

Check with your supplier — rolls are often 10 sq. ft., pallets 400–500.

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How to measure a lawn

Break the lawn into rectangles, measure each along the ground, and add the areas. For gentle curves, use the widest points.

How we calculated it

Sod is simple area math: lawn length × width gives square feet, and we divide by the coverage of whatever unit your supplier sells — rolls, pieces, or pallets — rounding up so you can trim instead of patch.

Things that can change your result
  • Roll and pallet sizes are not standardized — a “roll” is 8–10 sq. ft. depending on the farm.
  • Odd-shaped lawns waste a little at the edges; round measurements up.
  • Slopes measure longer than they look from above — measure along the ground.
Buying tips
  • Schedule delivery for laying day — sod is perishable and shouldn’t sit stacked more than 24 hours.
  • Water within 30 minutes of laying each section on hot days.
  • Order a piece or two extra for tight cuts around sprinkler heads and walkway curves.
Common mistakes
  • Assuming a pallet size without asking the farm.
  • Ordering days before you’re ready to lay it.
  • Skipping soil prep — sod on compacted dirt struggles to root.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a pallet of sod cover?

Usually 400–500 square feet, but it varies by supplier — always confirm before ordering.

How much sod for 1,000 square feet?

At 10 sq. ft. per roll, exactly 100 rolls — or about 2–3 pallets depending on pallet coverage.

Sod or seed?

Sod is instant and works most of the growing season; seed is far cheaper but needs weeks of care. Our grass seed calculator covers the seed route.