How big is a pallet of sod?

Usually around 450 square feet, but pallets range from about 400 to 500 sq ft depending on the farm and grass type. Check with your supplier and adjust the figure if needed.

Pallet or rolls — which should I buy?

Pallets are cheaper per square foot and best for big open areas; individual rolls are easier to handle for small or awkward spaces. Many suppliers sell both.

How much extra sod should I order?

About 5% covers trimming around curves, trees, and beds. Lay sod the same day it's delivered — it's perishable and dries out fast on the pallet.

Sod Calculator

Sod is sold by the pallet or the roll. Enter your lawn area and which one your supplier uses, and this gives the count with a trimming allowance.

Pallets

2pallets

Area: 600 sq ft

How these numbers are worked out

The formula

Pieces = area × (1 + waste) ÷ piece coverage, rounded up. A pallet covers about 450 sq ft and an individual roll about 10 sq ft, though both vary by farm and region. Add about 5% for trimming around curves, beds, and edges.

Constants and sources

Pieces = area × (1 + waste) ÷ piece coverage, rounded up. Pallet ≈450 sq ft, roll ≈10 sq ft (varies by farm/region — verify with the supplier).

How it was checked

Last reviewed June 16, 2026. Before this calculator was published, its formula, constants and worked example were checked in a separate, AI-assisted review that redid the arithmetic and tested the factual claims; the site owner then approved it for publishing. No engineer or tradesperson reviews these pages. Where a figure depends on the product (a density, a coverage rate, a bag size), it is either an input you can change above or a fixed planning value stated on this page, so check it against your product's label or your supplier.

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Worked example

A 30 × 20 ft lawn = 600 sq ft, + 5% = 630 ÷ 450 ≈ 1.4 → 2 pallets. (As rolls: 630 ÷ 10 = 63 rolls.)

FAQs

How big is a pallet of sod?: Usually around 450 square feet, but pallets range from about 400 to 500 sq ft depending on the farm and grass type. Check with your supplier and adjust the figure if needed.
Pallet or rolls — which should I buy?: Pallets are cheaper per square foot and best for big open areas; individual rolls are easier to handle for small or awkward spaces. Many suppliers sell both.
How much extra sod should I order?: About 5% covers trimming around curves, trees, and beds. Lay sod the same day it's delivered — it's perishable and dries out fast on the pallet.