How much sod do you need for 5,000 square feet?

For 5,000 square feet of lawn, order 5,250 sq ft of sod (5% extra for cuts) — that's 525 rolls of 2×5 ft, or 11.67 pallets of 450 sq ft.

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A 2×5 ft roll is 10 sq ft.

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Usually 400–500; ask your sod farm.

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Sod to buy5,250 sq ft
Rolls / slabs525
Pallets (450 sq ft each)11.67 → order 12
Lawn area5,000 sq ft
How much sod do you need for 5,000 square feet — diagram

Pallets for 5,000 sq ft

With 5% extra (5,250 sq ft):

Pallet sizePallets (exact)Full pallets
400 sq ft13.1314
450 sq ft11.6712
500 sq ft10.511

Lots of curves, beds or trees? With 10% extra you'd need 5,500 sq ft, or 550 rolls. Ask whether your supplier sells partial pallets or single rolls to top up.

The math

5,000 sq ft × 1.05 = 5,250 sq ft 5,250 ÷ 10 sq ft = 525 rolls 5,250 ÷ 450 sq ft = 11.67 pallets

Common questions

How many pallets of sod for 5,000 sq ft?

11.67 pallets of 450 sq ft (5% extra included), so 12 full pallets.

How many rolls of sod for 5,000 sq ft?

525 rolls of 10 sq ft with 5% extra.

Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the sod calculator guide.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Results are estimates — confirm with your supplier.

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