How many pallets of sod do I need?

Divide your lawn's square footage (plus about 5% for waste) by the coverage of one pallet. A pallet of St. Augustine or Zoysia covers about 400 sq ft, Bahia about 375 sq ft. So a 2,000 sq ft lawn needs about 5 pallets of St. Augustine. Use the calculator above to get an exact count.

How many pieces are in a pallet of sod?

Warm-season sod like St. Augustine is sold in slabs of roughly 2 square feet each, so a 400 sq ft pallet holds about 200 pieces. The calculator shows total pieces for your lawn.

How big is a pallet of sod?

In Florida a pallet of St. Augustine or Zoysia typically covers about 400 square feet; Bahia pallets are a bit smaller at around 375 sq ft. In the northern US, cool-season sod is sold in rolls of about 10 sq ft, palletized at 500-600 sq ft.

How many rolls of sod do I need?

Cool-season sod (common in the northern US) is sold in rolls that cover about 10 square feet each. Divide your lawn's square footage plus ~5% waste by 10 to get roll count. A 1,000 sq ft lawn needs about 105 rolls. Switch the grass type above to 'Cool-season rolls' for an exact count.

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How many pallets of sod do you need? Enter your lawn size and grass type — get pallets, pieces, or rolls instantly. Built by a Southwest Florida sod crew.

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A pallet of St. Augustine or Zoysia covers ~400 sq ft (~200 pieces at ~2 sq ft each). Lay sod within 24 hours of delivery, especially in summer.

How the sod calculator works

Pallets = (square feet + waste) ÷ pallet coverage. The coverage depends on what you're buying:

Florida (warm-season) — pallets & pieces

St. Augustine and Zoysia pallets cover about 400 sq ft; Bahia, a lower-cost grass, comes a little shorter at around 375 sq ft per pallet. Both are cut into slabs of roughly 2 sq ft each, so a pallet holds about 200 pieces.

Northern US (cool-season) — rolls

Cool-season grasses are sold in rolls of about 10 sq ft (typically 2′×5′), palletized at 500–600 sq ft. Switch the grass type above to "Cool-season rolls" and the calculator counts rolls instead of pieces.

Always order a little extra

Add 5–10% for cuts around curves, beds, and walkways. A few leftover pieces also patch any gaps that open up while the sod establishes.

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