VolunaroSod calculator
How the calculation works
- Area: we add up every shape you enter and subtract the ones marked as cut-outs.
- Area to order: the lawn area plus the waste margin for cuts along edges and curves.
- Pieces and pallets: area to order divided by the area of one piece and by the coverage of one pallet, rounded up.
Worked example
A 30 × 20 ft lawn with the default piece size, waste margin and pallet coverage.
- Lawn area
- 600 sq ft
- Sod to order
- 630 sq ft
- Pieces
- 237
- Pallets
- 2
Default values and sources
| Value | Default | Type | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of a 16 × 24 in sod piece | 2.667 sq ft | Exact arithmetic | Sod Solutions |
| Waste margin for sod | 5 % | Our default (editable) | — |
| Sod coverage per pallet | 450 sq ft (published range 400–700 sq ft) | Typical published value | Sod Solutions |
Limitations
- Piece size and pallet coverage vary by farm and grass type: confirm both with your supplier.
- Irregular lawns with curves or many obstacles need a larger margin.
Results are estimates for planning and ordering, not professional, engineering or legal advice. Confirm quantities, sizes and local building requirements with your supplier or contractor before you buy or build.