How Much Does a Pallet of Sod Cover? (400–700 sq ft)
Short answer: a pallet of sod usually covers 400 to 500 square feet in the southern US, where sod comes in flat slabs, and 500 to 700 square feet in the north, where it comes in large rolls. The exact size depends on the farm, so ask your supplier how many square feet are on their pallet before you order.
To turn your lawn size into square feet, pallets and pieces, use the sod calculator.
Pallet sizes by type of sod
| How it’s cut | Piece size | Covers per piece | Common pallet sizes | Where it’s common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slabs (flat pieces) | 16 × 24 in | 2.67 sq ft | 400, 450 or 500 sq ft | South (bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede) |
| Mini hand rolls | 40 × 18 in | 5 sq ft | 400, 450 or 500 sq ft (80, 90 or 100 rolls) | North, growing in popularity |
| Large rolls | 60 × 24 or 80 × 18 in | 10 sq ft | 500, 600 or 700 sq ft | North (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass) |
Slab pallets often come out at 399, 452 or 503 sq ft, sold as 400, 450 and 500.
How many pallets for your lawn
Measure the lawn in square feet (length × width), add 5% for cuts around beds and edges, then divide by the pallet size and round up.
| Lawn size | With 5% extra | 400 sq ft pallets | 450 | 500 | 600 | 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 525 sq ft | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 1,050 sq ft | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 5,000 sq ft | 5,250 sq ft | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
If your total lands just over a pallet, ask whether the farm sells partial pallets or loose pieces. For a 1,000 sq ft lawn with 5% extra, that’s 394 slabs or 105 large rolls.
Measuring an odd-shaped lawn
Split it into rectangles, triangles and circles, work out each one, and add them up. The square footage guide shows how, and the same method works outdoors. Leave out beds, patios and the house footprint.
Before the sod arrives
- Lay it the day it’s delivered. Sod on a pallet heats up and dries out quickly.
- Have the soil ready: cleared, leveled and lightly moist.
- Water right after laying, and keep it moist until it roots.
Common questions
How many square feet is a pallet of sod at Home Depot or Lowe’s?
It varies by store and region. Check the pallet size on the product listing or ask the garden center, because pallets range from about 400 to 700 sq ft.
How many pieces of sod are on a pallet?
About 150 slabs on a 400 sq ft pallet of 16 × 24 in slabs, or 80 to 100 mini rolls. Large-roll pallets hold 50 to 70 rolls of 10 sq ft.
How much does a pallet of sod weigh?
It depends on the grass, the soil and how wet it is, so ask the farm. Pallets are heavy enough that they’re usually delivered by forklift or truck.
Sources
- Sod Solutions: how many square feet are in a pallet of sod: pallet sizes by slab, mini roll and large roll; piece sizes.