How to calculate your turf grass needs

Divide your yard into geometric shapes. Measure the area of rectangle, circle or triangle and total their square footage. Shape A below is approximately a circle - you will need the radius (or diameter divided by 2) to calculate the area. Shape B below is approximately a rectangle or square - you will need the length and width to calculate the area. Shape C below is approximately a triangle - you will need the length and width to calculate the area. We recommend adding an additional 5-7% to allow for extra cut outs and odd shaped areas.

Here is an example of how to specify sod coverage for a typical home. Calculate the individual geometric areas and use the totalling system in the lower right corner of this page to add all the areas up. The total sq. ft. is the amount of sod you will need to buy.

Use the Rectangle Area Calculator

Select the largest rectangular areas to be covered first. Calculate the sod square footage needed for these areas by entering the length and width (rounded to the nearest 10 linear feet) into the fields provided below. Click “Calculate” to get the total for each area. Enter the total for each area into the “Add them up” system in the lower right corner of this page to generate a grand total for your turf grass needs. We recommend adding an additional 5-7% to the grand total to allow for extra cut outs and odd shaped areas.

Enter the area length in linear feet.
Enter the area width in linear feet.

Area Total is 0 sq. ft.

Using the Circular Area Calculator

If your area of coverage is more circular than rectangular, then the Circular Area Calculator is the best method of determining the amount of sod you will need. Calculate the sod square footage needed for these areas by entering the radius (diameter divided by 2) (rounded to the nearest 10 linear feet) into the field provided below. Click “Calculate” to get the total for each area. Enter the total for each area into the “Add them up” system in the lower right corner of this page to generate a grand total for your turf grass needs. We recommend adding an additional 5-7% to the grand total to allow for extra cut outs odd shaped areas.

Enter the area radius in linear feet.

Area Total is 0 sq. ft.

Using the Triangular Area Calculator

If your area of coverage is more triangular than rectangular, then the Triangular Area Calculator is the best method of determining the amount of sod you will need. Calculate the sod square footage for these areas by entering the length and width (rounded to the nearest 10 linear feet) into the fields provided below. Click “Calculate” to get the total for each area. Enter the total for each area into the “Add them up” system in the lower right corner of this page to generate a grand total for your turf grass needs. We recommend adding an additional 5-7% to the grand total to allow for extra cut outs and odd shaped areas.

Enter the area length in linear feet.
Enter the area width in linear feet.

Area Total is 0 sq. ft.

How long will sod stay green on the pallet? Sod needs to be installed immediately upon delivery. Same day installation is vital to the success of your new lawn! Sod is perishable and will begin to degrade quickly if left on the pallet. As temperatures increase, the sod's pallet life decreases.

Add them up!
Use the system below to
add up the individual areas.
0 sq. ft. total