Sod Calculator
Calculate how many rolls of sod you need and estimate the total cost for your lawn project
Calculate Sod Requirements
Rectangular Field Dimensions
Sod Roll Specifications
Standard: 6 feet
Standard: 1.5 feet
Cost and Installation Parameters
Typical range: $0.30 - $0.80 per sq ft
Recommended: 10-20% for cutting waste
Professional installation: $0.50-$1.50/sq ft
Grading, soil amendments, fertilizer
Calculation Formulas
Example Calculation
Rectangular Lawn Project
Dimensions: 130 ft × 50 ft = 6,500 sq ft
Roll size: 6 ft × 1.5 ft = 9 sq ft per roll
Waste factor: 10% for cutting and fitting
Price: $0.50 per sq ft
Calculation
Adjusted area = 6,500 × 1.10 = 7,150 sq ft
Number of rolls = 7,150 ÷ 9 = 795 rolls
Sod cost = 7,150 × $0.50 = $3,575
Popular Sod Types
Standard Roll Sizes
Installation Tips
Prepare soil: level, fertilize, and water
Install sod within 24 hours of delivery
Start laying from straight edge
Stagger joints like bricks
Water immediately after installation
Understanding Sod Installation
What is Sod?
Sod (also called turf) is grass that has been grown commercially and harvested with a layer of soil and roots intact. It's sold in rolls or squares for instant lawn installation.
Advantages of Sod:
- • Instant lawn coverage
- • Erosion control
- • Weed suppression
- • Established root system
- • Year-round installation
Cost Factors
Sod Material
$0.30-$0.80 per sq ft depending on grass type and quality
Installation
$0.50-$1.50 per sq ft for professional installation
Soil Preparation
Grading, amendments, fertilizer: $0.25-$0.75 per sq ft
Planning Your Project
Timing
Cool-season grasses: early fall or spring. Warm-season grasses: late spring to early summer.
Waste Factor
Add 10-20% extra for cutting around obstacles, irregular shapes, and potential damage.
Delivery
Schedule delivery for installation day. Sod should be installed within 24 hours.