Gravel Cost Calculator

Sod Calculator

Estimate how much sod you need for a new lawn, in square feet, pallets, or rolls, based on the area's length and width.

Pick the shape that best matches your lawn or the area you're sodding.

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Covers curves, obstacles, and edge trimming. 5% works for most rectangular lawns.

How this is calculated

Area is calculated from the shape you select — rectangle (length × width), circle (π × radius²), triangle (½ × base × height), circular ring (π × (outer radius² − inner radius²)) for a lawn ring around a driveway loop or bed, or trapezoid (average of the two parallel sides × width). We add your selected waste percentage to cover irregular edges, curves, and cutting around obstacles like trees and beds. Pallet coverage assumes approximately 450 square feet per pallet and large-roll coverage assumes approximately 10 square feet per roll, though exact coverage varies by sod farm and grass variety.

Example calculation

A 40 ft × 25 ft lawn is 1,000 ft². With 5% waste that's 1,050 ft², so order 3 pallets (up to 1,350 ft²) or 105 large rolls.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Use the "Lawn shape" dropdown to switch to circle, triangle, circular ring (for a lawn ring around a driveway loop or bed), or trapezoid. Each shape shows the measurements it needs and the area formula used is shown in the breakdown.