Sod Calculator — Square Feet, Rolls & Pallets

Measure each lawn section and add them up. Add a 5–10% waste factor for cuts, corners, and irregular edges. Most sod is sold by the roll (9 sq ft per 2×4.5 ft roll) or by the pallet, which covers 450–500 sq ft depending on supplier.

A standard pallet covers 450–500 square feet. Coverage varies by sod farm and roll size, so always confirm with your supplier. The calculator lets you set the pallet coverage for your specific source.

Most pallets contain 50–56 rolls at 9 sq ft each (450–504 sq ft total). Some farms use larger 2×5 ft rolls (10 sq ft each), yielding 500 sq ft per pallet. Confirm with your supplier.

Early fall is ideal for cool-season grasses (bluegrass, fescue): the soil is warm, the air is cooling, and rains are more frequent. Spring works but sod may struggle in summer heat before roots establish. Warm-season sod (bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine) installs best in late spring to summer.

Sod costs vary by species and region: Kentucky bluegrass runs $200–$350 per pallet ($0.40–$0.70/sq ft); tall fescue $180–$280; bermudagrass $150–$250; St. Augustine $200–$350; zoysia $280–$400 per pallet. Delivery, soil prep, and installation labor add additional cost.