Sod Calculator — Accurate Lawn Sod Estimation Tool

If you’re planning to lay sod for your garden, backyard, or landscaping project, one of the most important steps is calculating how much sod you need and how much it will cost. Buying too much wastes money, and buying too little means extra trips and delays.

That’s why we created the Sod Calculator — a simple, fast, and precise tool that helps you estimate the area to cover, the number of sod rolls required, and your total expense.

Why Use the Sod Calculator?

• Quick and easy: Just enter basic information like your lawn’s dimensions or total area, the coverage per sod roll, and the price per roll.

• Flexible input options: Enter either length & width or total area directly.

• Accurate calculations: Automatically calculates total area, rolls needed (rounded up), and total cost.

• User-friendly interface: Clean, professional design that works smoothly on all devices.

How to Use the Sod Calculator

1. Select your unit of measurement: Choose between feet or meters depending on your preference.

2. Choose your input method:

   • Length & Width: Enter the length and width of the area where you plan to lay sod.

   • Total Area: Enter the total area directly if you already know it.

3. Enter the sod roll coverage area: This is the area that one roll of sod covers, usually provided by your supplier (e.g., 10 square feet).

4. Input the price per sod roll: Enter the cost for one roll of sod.

5. Click “Calculate” and see:

   • Total area to cover

   • Number of sod rolls needed

   • Estimated total cost

Tips for Accurate Results

• Measure your lawn carefully using a tape measure or measuring wheel.

• Confirm the size (coverage) of a sod roll with your supplier — sizes can vary.

• Consider ordering 5-10% extra rolls to allow for cutting, fitting, or mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is “Area per Sod Roll”?

This is the surface area that a single sod roll covers when unrolled. For example, a sod roll measuring 2 feet by 5 feet covers 10 square feet.

2. Should I choose feet or meters?

Use the unit system that matches how you measure your lawn. Feet if you use the Imperial system, or meters if you use the Metric system.

3. Why does the calculator round up the number of rolls?

Because sod rolls can’t be purchased in fractions, and to make sure you have enough sod to cover the entire area, the calculator rounds up to the nearest whole number.

4. What if I don’t know the total area?

Use the “Length & Width” input option. Simply measure the length and width of your lawn, and the calculator will compute the area for you.

5. Can the price per roll vary?

Yes, sod prices vary depending on the type of grass, supplier, and location. Make sure to check current prices before buying.

6. Should I buy extra sod rolls?

It’s a good idea to buy 5-10% more than calculated to cover mistakes, cuts, or damaged sod.

Example Use Case

Imagine you want to lay sod on a lawn that is:

• 25 feet long

• 16 feet wide

• Each sod roll covers 10 square feet

• Each sod roll costs $7.50

Steps:

• Select Feet as the unit.

• Choose input method Length & Width.

• Enter length = 25, width = 16.

• Enter sod roll area = 10.

• Enter price per roll = 7.50.

• Click Calculate.

Results:

• Total area: 25 × 16 = 400 square feet

• Rolls needed: 400 / 10 = 40 rolls

• Total cost: 40 × $7.50 = $300

You will instantly get these results displayed.