How to use the Sod Calculator

Estimate sod square footage and roll count for a rectangular lawn.

Calculation formula

Sod area = lawn length × lawn width × (1 + waste%); sod pieces = ceil(area ÷ coverage per piece).

Recommended steps

1. Enter values using the units shown beside each field.
2. Review whether the example assumptions match your situation.
3. Run the calculator and compare the key metrics.
4. Use the source data or official rates when precision matters.

Known limitations

Adjust for curved edges, cutouts, slopes and actual supplier roll sizes.