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Sod Quantity Calculator

Work out sod quantity instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Sod Quantity Calculator

Roll count is the area plus wastage divided by the area of one roll, which is typically about one square metre. Allow 5-10% for cutting around curves and edges, and lay within 24 hours of delivery because stacked turf heats up and dies quickly.

Formula

Turf quantity

rolls = ceil(area x (1 + wastage) / roll area)

Worked example

With the default values below, Sod Quantity Calculator returns Rolls required of 103. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Area to turf
95 m²
Roll length
1.65 m
Roll width
0.6 m
Cutting wastage
7 %

Results

Rolls required
103 rolls
Area including wastage
101.65 m²
Area per roll
0.99 m²
Pallets at 50 rolls each
3 pallets

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Turf quantity
  3. 3Rolls required= 103 rolls
  4. 4Area including wastage= 101.65 m²
  5. 5Area per roll= 0.99 m²
  6. 6Pallets at 50 rolls each= 3 pallets

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly must turf be laid?

Within 24 hours in warm weather, 48 at most. Rolled turf composts inside the stack and yellows or dies.

How should joints be arranged?

Stagger them like brickwork and butt them tightly. Gaps dry out and become weed entry points.

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