Type in your lawn size and get how much sod to order — in rolls for small lawns or pallets for big ones — with the cost of each. No sign-up. The working is shown under every number.
Quick example: a 20 × 10 ft lawn needs 220 sq ft of sod once 10% cutting waste is added — 22 rolls ($176.00) or 1 pallet ($350.00) at the example prices.
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The two lines are alternatives — buy one or the other, not both. Pallet coverage varies from about 400 to 500 sq ft by supplier, so confirm yours before ordering a part-pallet job.
Estimate only — not a guarantee. Mistakes are possible, so always check the quantities with your supplier or a builder before you buy or build.
A standard roll of sod is 2 × 5 ft and covers 10 sq ft. This calculator first adds 10% for cutting around edges and curves (200 sq ft becomes 220 sq ft), then divides by 10 — so a 20 × 10 ft lawn needs 22 rolls.
A pallet covers 500 sq ft in this calculator. The 220 sq ft order for a 20 × 10 ft lawn fits on 1 pallet; a 1,000 sq ft lawn with 10% waste needs 1,100 sq ft of sod, which is 110 rolls or 3 pallets rounded up.
This calculator adds 10% by default for cuts, curves and the odd damaged roll — the figure most sod suppliers recommend for a lawn with beds and edges. For a plain rectangle with no obstacles, 5% is usually enough; you can change the percentage in the calculator.
At the example prices on this page, the 20 × 10 ft lawn costs $176.00 in rolls or $350.00 for a full pallet, so rolls win for small lawns. Pallets usually work out cheaper per square foot on big lawns — the calculator prices both so you can compare with your supplier's pallet coverage and prices.
| Lawn size | Sod to order | Rolls (10 sq ft) | Roll cost | Pallets (500 sq ft) | Pallet cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft | 110 sq ft | 11 | $88.00 | 1 | $350.00 |
| 20 × 10 ft | 220 sq ft | 22 | $176.00 | 1 | $350.00 |
| 25 × 20 ft | 550 sq ft | 55 | $440.00 | 2 | $700.00 |
| 50 × 20 ft | 1,100 sq ft | 110 | $880.00 | 3 | $1,050.00 |
Sod to order includes the 10% cutting allowance. Rolls and pallets are alternatives — buy one or the other, not both. Pallet coverage varies by supplier (400–500 sq ft), so check yours before ordering.
These figures are planning estimates only — not a guarantee and not professional advice. Mistakes are possible, including through an error in this calculator. Always check the quantities, sizes, spacings and depths with your supplier, a licensed builder, and your local building code before you buy materials or start work. The owner of this site accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, cost, damage, injury, wasted material or failed inspection that results from using these estimates. Prices are examples to start from, not live prices or quotes.