Sod Calculator
Enter your lawn dimensions to get the square footage, square yards, and pallets of sod to order — with waste for cuts and curves.
Lawn area
For an irregular yard, break it into rectangles and add them up.
You'll need
Sod (+5% waste)
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Pallets (~450 sq ft each)0
Pallet coverage varies (~400–500 sq ft) by farm and slab size — confirm with your supplier. Lay sod the day it's delivered.
How to measure for sod
Measure the lawn in rectangles, total the square footage, and add 5–10% for waste. Pallets cover roughly 450 sq ft each — round up, and have the ground prepped so you can lay it the day it arrives.
Measure lawns and lots without a wheel
ProBuildCalc turns your iPhone's LiDAR scanner into a job-site measuring kit — walk the space and it captures the square footage, material takeoff, and a blueprint automatically. No tape measure, no graph paper.
Sod calculator FAQ
- How much sod do I need?
- Multiply length × width for square feet and add 5–10% for waste and cuts around beds and curves. Divide by 9 for square yards if your sod is priced that way.
- How many square feet are on a pallet of sod?
- Most pallets cover about 400–500 square feet (450 is a common average), but it varies by farm and slab size — confirm with your supplier before ordering.
- How much waste should I add for sod?
- Add about 5% for a simple rectangular lawn and 10% for yards with curves, beds, or lots of cuts where pieces can't be reused.
- How soon should I lay sod after delivery?
- Lay sod the same day it arrives — within 24 hours — and water it right away. Stacked sod heats up and dies quickly, especially in summer.