Sod Calculator

Estimate pallets of sod and cost for a new lawn.

Reviewed Oct 22, 20263 cited sources (BEA, manufacturer specs and NIST)How we calculate

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Slider runs 0 sq ft to 10000 sq ft; type any amount in the box.

Extra material for cuts, breakage and mistakes. Mississippi State Extension suggests about 5% extra; Purdue suggests 10% (see sources).
Extension guides say a pallet typically holds 450–500 sq ft (see sources); ask your supplier.
Example price only, not checked against a published source; enter what your store charges.
Results update as you type.

Pallets to buy

3 pallets

Area incl. extra
1,050 sq ft
Estimated sod cost
$600.00

Rough estimate, not a guarantee. Actual costs vary by supplier, location and project.

Estimate only. Not 100% accurate or guaranteed. Rough estimate, not a guarantee and not financial advice. Actual costs vary by supplier, location and project. Check local prices, product labels and your own measurements before you buy, and get quotes or check with a qualified pro for structural, electrical or permitted work.

Material quantities and prices are rough estimates, not a guarantee and not financial advice. Check product labels, local codes and your own measurements before you buy.

How it works

Delivery and installation are extra. Sod should be laid soon after delivery.

The formula

  • Pallets = ⌈area × (1 + extra %) ÷ coverage per pallet⌉
  • Cost = pallets × price per pallet

How to use this calculator

  1. Measure the lawn.
  2. Enter pallet coverage.
  3. Enter your price.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy partial pallets?

Some suppliers sell by the roll or square foot; adjust coverage and price to match.

Sources

  1. Mississippi State University Extension: Sod installation and maintenance: a pallet typically holds 450–500 sq ft; buy about 5% extra (checked Oct 22, 2026)
  2. Purdue Extension AY-28-W: Establishing a lawn from sod: one pallet is typically about 50 sq yd (450 sq ft) (checked Oct 22, 2026)
  3. BEA: Regional Price Parities by State and Metro Area: state goods price levels used for the optional regional adjustment (checked Oct 22, 2026)

Sources last checked Oct 22, 2026Written and reviewed by the Project Cost Math team against the sources above.How we calculate

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