Sod Calculator

Calculate how many pallets or pieces of sod you need for your lawn area.

1. Measure your lawn area

Length

feet

inches

Width

feet

inches

Curved or irregular edges (uses 10% waste instead of 5%)

Price per pallet (optional)

1 pallet covers approx. 450 sq ft

1. Measure the full area: Walk the perimeter and record length × width in feet for rectangular lawns.
2. Irregular lawns: Break the lawn into rectangles, measure each, and add with the Irregular shape option.
3. Subtract hardscape: Don't include driveways, patios, walkways, or garden beds in your area measurement.
4. Waste factor: Check "Curved or irregular edges" for lawns with lots of curves — it applies a 10% waste factor instead of 5% to account for trimming.

Formula: Pallets = Area × (1 + waste) ÷ 450 sq ft/pallet, rounded up. Pieces = Area × (1 + waste) ÷ 2.67 sq ft/piece. See our methodology page.