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Sod Calculator

Sod costs $0.30 to $0.85 per sq ft for the sod itself, or $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft professionally installed. A typical 2,000 sq ft lawn costs $600 to $1,700 DIY or $2,000 to $4,000 installed. Use the calculator below to get the exact rolls, pallets, and cost for your lawn.

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Defaults & assumptions

Defaults: a typical 50 ft × 20 ft (1,000 sq ft) lawn and US national average rates. Adjust the rates above to match local quotes. Set labor to 0 for a DIY estimate.

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Sod installation cost

The cost of laying sod has two parts: the sod itself and the labor to install it. Sod (also called turf grass) sells for $0.30 to $0.85 per sq ft depending on grass type. Bermuda and fescue sit at the low end, and premium Zoysia and St. Augustine at the high end. Professional installation adds roughly $0.50 to $1.00 per sq ft of labor, bringing the total cost to install sod to $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft. Site prep (removing an old lawn, grading, topsoil) can add $0.50 to $2.00 per sq ft more where needed.

Typical sod cost by lawn size (US averages)
Lawn sizeSod only (DIY)Professionally installed
500 sq ft$150 to $425$500 to $1,000
1,000 sq ft$300 to $850$1,000 to $2,000
2,000 sq ft$600 to $1,700$2,000 to $4,000
5,000 sq ft$1,500 to $4,250$5,000 to $10,000
¼ acre (10,890 sq ft)$3,270 to $9,260$10,900 to $21,800

How the calculator works

Area is length × width per section, summed, plus your waste allowance (5 to 10 percent covers cutting around curves and edges; use more for irregular lawns). Rolls assume the standard 2 ft by 5 ft roll (10 sq ft); pallets assume 450 sq ft, the common standard, though farms range 400 to 500 sq ft, so confirm with your supplier. Cost is area times your local rates. Price ranges reflect published US averages from national cost guides (Angi, HomeGuide, LawnStarter, 2026).

Sod cost FAQ

How much does it cost to lay sod?

Sod costs $0.30 to $0.85 per sq ft for the sod itself, or $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft professionally installed (material plus labor). A typical 2,000 sq ft lawn runs $600 to $1,700 DIY or $2,000 to $4,000 installed.

What is the cost to install sod per square foot?

Professional sod installation averages $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft including the sod, delivery, and labor. Labor alone is roughly $0.50 to $1.00 per sq ft; premium grasses and site prep (grading, soil, old-lawn removal) push the total higher.

How much sod do I need?

Multiply the length and width of each lawn section in feet to get square feet, add 5 to 10 percent for waste and cutting, then divide by the roll size. A standard sod roll covers about 10 sq ft, and a pallet covers about 450 sq ft.

How many square feet does a pallet of sod cover?

Most sod pallets cover 400 to 500 square feet, with 450 sq ft the common standard. A pallet typically costs $130 to $360 depending on grass type and region.

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