How Much Sod Is on a Pallet, and What Does It Weigh?
Sod per pallet
450 to 500 sq ft of sod per pallet.
- Coverage — usually 450 or 500 sq ft per pallet.
- Pieces — about 165 slabs of 16 × 24 in on a 450 sq ft pallet.
- Weight varies by farm — from 800–1,000 lb (CT Sod) to 2,800–3,000 lb (The Grass Outlet). Ask your farm.
- Moving a pallet? Check the freight class.
Most sod farms sell pallets of 450 or 500 square feet, though some use other sizes. A 450 sq ft pallet of 16 × 24 in slabs holds about 165 pieces. Weight varies a lot with grass type, soil and moisture: The Grass Outlet in Texas puts a pallet at 2,800 to 3,000 lb, while CT Sod quotes 800 to 1,000 lb for its pallets.
| Pallet | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 450 or 500 sq ft (farms vary) |
| Pieces (16 × 24 in slabs) | about 165 on a 450 sq ft pallet |
| Weight (The Grass Outlet, TX) | 2,800 to 3,000 lb |
| Weight (CT Sod) | 800 to 1,000 lb |
Why sod pallets weigh such different amounts
A pallet of sod is mostly soil and water. Grass type, how thick the farm cuts it, the soil it grows in and how wet it is on the day all change the weight, which is why sod farms publish such different figures: 2,800 to 3,000 lb at The Grass Outlet in Texas, 800 to 1,000 lb at CT Sod.
Sod picked up after rain is heavier than sod cut in dry weather. Ask your farm for the weight of the pallet you are buying before you plan how to move it.
Can a pickup carry a pallet of sod?
Compare the farm's pallet weight with your truck's payload rating, printed on the sticker inside the driver's door. A pallet at the heavy end, near 3,000 lb, is more than many light pickups can carry; a lighter pallet may be fine.
Loading needs a forklift at the farm, and unloading at home usually means taking the slabs off by hand. Plan to lay the sod the same day, because it dries out on the pallet.
Moving a pallet of sod?
Enter the pallet's size and weight to check its freight class, or compare it with your vehicle's payload.
Check the freight classFrequently asked questions
How much does a pallet of sod weigh?
It depends on the farm, the grass and how wet it is. The Grass Outlet in Texas puts a pallet at 2,800 to 3,000 lb, while CT Sod quotes 800 to 1,000 lb for its pallets. Ask your farm for the pallet you are buying.
How many square feet are in a pallet of sod?
Usually 450 or 500 square feet, although some farms use other pallet sizes.
How many pieces of sod are on a pallet?
About 165 slabs of 16 × 24 in on a 450 sq ft pallet, since each slab covers about 2.7 sq ft.
Can an F-150 carry a pallet of sod?
Check the payload on the door sticker against the farm's pallet weight. A heavy pallet near 3,000 lb is too much for many light pickups; a lighter one may be within the rating.