Odd shapes waste more
Curves and borders cut into rolls; add 5–10% for a shaped lawn.
sod calculator
Sod Calculator
Estimate how much sod you need to lay a new lawn. Enter the area, and this calculator returns the square feet to order plus the number of rolls and pallets — with a cutting-and-fitting allowance you control.
Quick answer
A 500 sq ft lawn needs ~525 sq ft of sod — about 53 rolls or 2 pallets — including 5% for cutting and fitting.
You order: 525 square feetStandard industry factors
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Live result
525 square feet
What you order
- Measured area500 sq ft
- Cutting / fitting (5%)+25 sq ft
- Order this much525 sq ft
- Or rolls (10 sq ft each)53 rolls
- Or pallets (450 sq ft each)2 pallets
Standard industry factors · confirm with your supplier
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Scenario breakdown
50 × 10 ft lawn
Measured area
500 sq ft
Cutting / fitting (5%)
+25 sq ft
Order this much
525 sq ft
Or rolls (10 sq ft each)
53 rolls
Or pallets (450 sq ft each)
2 pallets
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Materials for the same job
Planning a full project? Most jobs use more than one material. You will often pair topsoil, mulch and sand with sod on the same site.
Interpret the output
What makes this move?
A trustworthy estimate explains the levers behind the number. These are the factors that change how much you need to order.
Pallet size varies by grower
400–500 sq ft per pallet; confirm before ordering. This tool assumes 450.
Order fresh, lay fast
Sod is perishable, so buy close to install day.
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers about quantities, conversions, and how much to order — no lead-gen fog.
About 525 sq ft with 5% waste — roughly 53 rolls or 2 pallets.