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Add each area of lawn, set a waste allowance, and get the square feet, rolls and pallets to order, plus the cost. Roll size and pallet coverage vary by farm, so both are editable.

Lawn areas

  1. Area 1

    1,200 sq ft

  2. Area 2

    500 sq ft

Waste and sizes

Mississippi State Extension: about 5%.

2 × 5 ft roll = 10 sq ft.

Typically 450–500. Ask your farm.

Prices (optional)

Sod needed

1,785 sq ft1,700 sq ft of lawn plus 5% waste

Rolls
179
Pallets (exact)
3.97
Pallets to order
4
Coverage of pallets ordered
1,800 sq ft

Rolls and pallets rounded up. Costs include the delivery fee.

1,785 square feet of sod including 5% waste, for 1,700 square feet of lawn: 179 rolls or 3.97 pallets (order 4).

How it's calculated

  • Area (sq ft) = length × width, or π × (diameter ÷ 2)² for a round area
  • Sod to order (sq ft) = total area × (1 + waste %)
  • Rolls = sod to order ÷ sq ft per roll, rounded up
  • Pallets = sod to order ÷ sq ft per pallet

How to use it

  1. 1Measure each area. Measure each area as a rectangle, a circle, or enter its square footage. Leave out the house, drives, beds and hardscape.
  2. 2Set waste. Add a little extra for cuts along edges and curves. Mississippi State Extension suggests about 5% more than you measure.
  3. 3Match your supplier. Enter the roll size and pallet coverage your sod farm uses. Pallets typically hold 450 to 500 sq ft but vary.
  4. 4Add prices. Enter your price per pallet, per roll or per square foot, and delivery, to see the material cost.

Worked example

A 40 × 30 ft front lawn and a 25 × 20 ft side yard, with 5% waste, 10 sq ft rolls and 450 sq ft pallets.

  1. Area = 1,200 + 500 = 1,700 sq ft
  2. Sod to order = 1,700 × 1.05 = 1,785 sq ft
  3. Rolls = 1,785 ÷ 10 = 178.5 → 179 rolls
  4. Pallets = 1,785 ÷ 450 = 3.97 → 4 pallets

Order 4 pallets (1,800 sq ft at 450 per pallet), or 179 rolls if you're buying by the roll.

Sources

  1. Mississippi State University Extension, Sod Installation and Maintenance (Publication P2951; Jay McCurdy and Barry Stewart). Accessed 2026-11-03.

    A pallet of sod may vary in size but typically contains 450 to 500 sq ft. Buy approximately 5% more sod than you think you'll need. The calculator defaults to the low end, 450 sq ft per pallet, and 5% waste.

  2. Mahoney's Garden Centers, Do you carry sod?. Accessed 2026-11-03.

    Each roll is 2 ft by 5 ft and covers 10 sq ft. Their direct-ship pallets are 50 rolls, which shows how pallet counts differ between suppliers.

FAQ

Sod calculator questions

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How many square feet are in a pallet of sod?

Mississippi State Extension says a pallet typically holds 450 to 500 sq ft, but it varies by farm and by grass. Ask your supplier for their pallet size and enter it; the calculator defaults to 450.

How big is a roll of sod?

Standard small rolls are commonly 2 ft × 5 ft, or 10 sq ft. Some farms cut slabs (often 16 × 24 in.) or big rolls for machine installation, so change the roll size to match.

How much extra sod should I order?

Mississippi State Extension recommends about 5% more than you measure. Add more for lots of curves, narrow strips or beds to cut around.

Should I order by the pallet or the roll?

Pallets are usually cheaper per square foot, but a partial pallet often costs the same as a full one. Compare the rounded-up pallet cost with rolls for the remainder.

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