Typical material price for tall fescue: $0.45/sq ft. Cool-season, shade-tolerant.
Lawn area
1,500 sq ft
With 10% overage
1,650 sq ft
Pallets needed
4
Cost / sq ft
$0.45
Professional installation typically adds $0.50 to $1.00 per sq ft in labor on top of the material cost for ground prep and laying.
1 roll
about 10 sq ft
1 pallet
about 450 sq ft (45-50 rolls)
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Quick answer: how much sod you need
To find how much sod you need, multiply length by width in feet to get square footage, then add 10 percent for waste around curves and edges. A standard roll covers about 10 sq ft, so divide the order area by 10 for rolls; a standard pallet covers about 450 sq ft and holds 45-50 rolls, so divide by 450 for pallets. A 500 sq ft lawn becomes 550 sq ft to order, about 55 rolls or 2 pallets. Sod material runs $0.30 to $0.80 per sq ft by variety, and professional installation adds $0.50 to $1.00 per sq ft in labor. Lay sod within 24 hours of delivery so it does not dry out.
Sod is sold by the roll and by the pallet, so start with your lawn area. Multiply the length by the width in feet to get square footage, or measure the total area directly for irregular yards. Then add about 10 percent for waste around curves and beds.
A standard roll covers about 10 square feet and a pallet covers about 450 square feet, which is roughly 45 to 50 rolls. Divide the order area by 10 for rolls and by 450 for pallets, then round up to whole pallets.
| Lawn Area | With 10% Overage | Rolls (10 sq ft) | Pallets (450 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 55 rolls | 2 pallets |
| 1,000 sq ft | 1,100 sq ft | 110 rolls | 3 pallets |
| 2,500 sq ft | 2,750 sq ft | 275 rolls | 7 pallets |
| 5,000 sq ft | 5,500 sq ft | 550 rolls | 13 pallets |
| Sod Variety | Material / Sq Ft | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | $0.30 - $0.45 | Sun-loving, drought-tolerant |
| Tall Fescue | $0.40 - $0.55 | Cool-season, shade-tolerant |
| St. Augustine | $0.45 - $0.65 | Warm, coastal lawns |
| Zoysia | $0.50 - $0.80 | Dense, slow-growing |
Prices are material only. Professional installation adds about $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot in labor for soil prep and laying. Lay sod within 24 hours of delivery so it does not dry out.
To find how much sod you need, multiply the length by the width of the lawn in feet to get the square footage, then add 5 to 10 percent for waste. For example, a 500 sq ft lawn with a 10 percent overage is 550 sq ft to order, which is about 55 rolls or roughly 2 pallets. Use the calculator above to convert any area into rolls, pallets, and cost.
A standard sod roll or slab covers about 10 square feet, so divide your total square footage by 10 to get the number of rolls. A 550 sq ft order works out to about 55 rolls. Because roll sizes vary by farm, always confirm the exact coverage with your supplier before ordering.
A standard pallet of sod covers about 450 square feet and holds roughly 45 to 50 rolls. To find pallets, divide your order area by 450 and round up, since sod is sold in whole pallets. A 550 sq ft order needs about 2 pallets. Pallet coverage varies from 400 to 500 sq ft by supplier, so verify before you buy.
Sod material typically costs $0.30 to $0.80 per square foot depending on the grass variety, with Bermuda near the low end and Zoysia near the high end. Professional installation adds about $0.50 to $1.00 per square foot in labor for soil prep and laying. So a 500 sq ft lawn runs roughly $150 to $400 in material and $400 to $900 installed.
Add about 10 percent extra sod to cover cuts around curves, flower beds, walkways, and irregular edges, plus a few damaged or dried pieces. Without an overage you risk running short and having to reorder, which means a second delivery fee and possible color mismatch between batches. This calculator applies a 10 percent overage automatically.
One pallet of sod covers about 450 square feet and contains roughly 45 to 50 individual rolls at 10 square feet each. Exact coverage ranges from 400 to 500 square feet depending on the sod farm and how the slabs are cut, so confirm the number with your supplier when you place the order.
Use length times width for simple rectangular lawns. For irregular yards, measure the total area directly or break the lawn into smaller rectangles and add them up, then enter that total. This calculator supports both a length-by-width mode and a total-area mode so you can use whichever fits your yard.
