Biology

Sod Calculator

Estimate sod rolls/pallets for a lawn.

Lawn area

Coverage per roll

Waste (%)

Calculated Output

Rolls needed (rolls) 105

Pallets (≈450 ft²) 3

Formula: rolls = area × (1 + waste) ÷ coverage

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Lawn area = 1,000

3. Coverage per roll = 10

4. Waste = 5 %

6. Rolls needed = 105rolls

7. Pallets (≈450 ft²) = 3

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The math behind it

rolls = area × (1 + waste) ÷ coverage per roll. A pallet typically covers ~450 ft².

1,000 ft² + 5% at 10 ft²/roll → 105 rolls.

Why waste?

Curves and edges need trimming, so add ~5–10%.