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Sod CalculatorSquare feet, rolls and pallets of sod plus starter fertilizer and install cost.Free sod calculator with formulas, waste factors, cost estimates and professional guidance.Formula: sod sq ft = measured area × (1 + waste %); pallets = sod sq ft ÷ pallet coverageHow to use this calculator

Measure the lawn in sections and subtract beds, walks and structures.

Add 5% waste for rectangles, 10–15% where sod meets curved beds.

Round up to whole pallets — growers rarely split them and a second delivery costs more than the extra sod.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet in a pallet of sod?

Typically 400–500 sq ft; 450 sq ft is the most common. Confirm with your grower before ordering.

How much does a pallet of sod weigh?

2,000–3,000 lb when freshly harvested and moist, so plan machine handling.

How soon must sod be installed?

Within 24 hours of harvest in warm weather, then watered immediately to a 4 in soil depth.

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