Sod calculator

Get square footage, roll count, pallets and cost.

Short answer: Total sq ft = L × W × (1 + waste). Roll ≈ 10 sq ft, pallet ≈ 450 sq ft. 40 × 25 ft + 10% waste = 1,100 sq ft = 110 rolls or 3 pallets. Enter your measurements above and the sod calculator returns the quantity, unit conversions and an estimated cost instantly, in imperial or metric — no sign-up needed.

What do you need to measure?

What is the answer?

Square feet
1,100
Rolls (10 sq ft)
110
Pallets (450 sq ft)
3
$550

How does the sod calculator work?

Total sq ft = L × W × (1 + waste). Roll ≈ 10 sq ft, pallet ≈ 450 sq ft.

What does a worked example look like?

40 × 25 ft + 10% waste = 1,100 sq ft = 110 rolls or 3 pallets.

What do people ask most?

Sq ft in a pallet?

Most pallets are 450 sq ft, though some are 400–500.

How much waste to plan?

5% for rectangles; 10–15% for curves.

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Where can you learn more?

Read field notes on estimating and materials, or browse every calculator we make.