Sod Calculator for a Backyard
Re-sodding the backyard? Enter your lawn's dimensions for the number of pallets, with extra for cuts.
Area: 100 sq ft
1pallet
Buying by the roll? The turf roll calculator sizes it for any roll dimensions — natural sod or artificial turf.
Show the math
- Area100 sq ft
- + 10% waste100 × 1.10110 sq ft
- Pallets110 sq ft ÷ 450 sq ft/pallet1 palletrounded up
- Rolls110 sq ft ÷ 10 sq ft/roll11 rolls
Est. cost $300–$500typical pallets price · adjust for your supplier
- Low-fi estimate. Confirm pallet coverage with your supplier.
- Includes a 10% overage allowance for cuts and gaps.
- Assumes about 450 sq ft per pallet.
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Planning more than one thing? Open the Yard Planner → to trace your whole yard over an aerial photo and total every material at once.
How to measure for sod
- Measure the length and width of your area in feet.
- Multiply them for square feet (or just enter length and width above).
- We automatically add about 10% extra for cuts and gaps.
- Read the number of pallets you need.
Sod for a Backyard coverage at a glance
| Area (sq ft) | Pallets |
|---|---|
| 100 | 1 |
| 200 | 1 |
| 300 | 1 |
| 500 | 2 |
| 1,000 | 3 |
Includes a 10% overage allowance. Estimates are low-fi — confirm with your supplier.
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets of sod for a 2,000 sq ft backyard?
About 5 pallets once you add ~10% for cuts (2,200 sq ft ÷ 450 sq ft per pallet). Enter your exact size above.
How do I measure an irregular backyard?
Use the 'draw your bed' tool above to trace the lawn — over an aerial photo if you have one — and it totals the area for you.