Artificial Turf Calculator | LandscapeCalculating.com

Artificial Turf CalculatorCalculate artificial turf square footage, base aggregate, infill, seaming tape and installed cost for a synthetic lawn by area and pile height.Free artificial turf calculator with formulas, waste factors, cost estimates and professional guidance.Formula: turf sq ft = area × (1 + waste %); base yd³ = (area × base depth ÷ 12 × 1.2) ÷ 27; infill lb = turf sq ft × rateHow to use this calculator

Enter the lawn area and add 10% cut waste for curves and seams.

Set the compacted base depth (3 in typical) and the infill rate by pile height.

The calculator totals turf rolls, base aggregate, infill bags and seaming supplies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate how much artificial turf I need?

Multiply the lawn area by 1.10 for 10% cut waste. This tool returns square feet, roll length, base aggregate and infill in one takeoff.

How much infill do I need for artificial grass?

Apply 1–3 lb of infill per square foot by pile height — 1 lb for short landscape pile, 2–3 lb for medium, 4–5 lb for sports or putting greens.

What base do I need under artificial turf?

Use 3–4 in of compacted crushed aggregate sloped 1–2% for drainage. This calculator returns the base volume in cubic yards and tons.

How much does artificial turf cost to install?

Installed artificial turf typically runs $9–$20 per sq ft including base, infill and labor; this calculator totals materials and labor for your exact area.

More lawn & planting calculators

Sod Calculator

Grass Seed Calculator

Plant Spacing & Quantity Calculator

Tree Spacing & Quantity Calculator

Shrub & Hedge Spacing Calculator

Flower Bed & Annuals Calculator

Browse all landscape calculators