How Many Square Feet Are in a Pallet of Sod?
About 450–500 sq ft per pallet.
A pallet of sod covers roughly 450–500 square feet, though farms range from 400 to 700 sq ft depending on grass type and how the rolls or slabs are cut. A pallet weighs about 1,500–3,000 lb — heavier when the sod is freshly cut or wet.
| Measure | Typical |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 450–500 sq ft (up to 700) |
| Weight | 1,500–3,000 lb |
| Pieces | ~165–180 slabs (16×24 in) |
What a pallet of sod covers, and why farms differ
Most sod farms build a pallet to cover 450–500 square feet, but the real range runs 400 to 700 depending on the region and how the grass is cut. The two common formats are small slabs — about 16 × 24 inches, or 2.67 sq ft each, roughly 165–180 to a pallet — and big rolls that cover the same area with fewer, heavier pieces. Cool-season grasses like fescue and bluegrass are usually slabbed; many warm-season and commercial farms roll.
Because the figure is coverage, not a piece count, always order by the square footage you measured rather than “a pallet.” A farm quoting 500 sq ft pallets and one quoting 450 will need different pallet counts for the very same lawn.
Estimating your order — and handling the weight
Measure the area in square feet, then add 5–10% for the triangles and curves you'll trim along beds, walks and driveways — sod cut to fit always wastes some. Divide the total by the farm's pallet coverage (say 500 sq ft) to get pallets: a 2,000 sq ft lawn is about four to five pallets.
Sod is heavy and perishable. A pallet weighs 1,500–3,000 lb — freshly cut or rain-soaked sod sits at the top of that range because it's mostly soil and water — so delivery needs a forklift or liftgate, and it should go down within about 24 hours of cutting before it yellows on the pallet.
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How Many Square Feet Are in a Pallet of Sod?
About 450–500 sq ft per pallet. A pallet of sod covers roughly 450–500 square feet, though farms range from 400 to 700 sq ft depending on grass type and how the rolls or slabs are cut. A pallet weighs about 1,500–3,000 lb — heavier when the sod is freshly cut or wet.
Does the count vary by supplier?
Yes. Pallet counts for sod differ by brand, size, and how the pallet is stacked and wrapped. Treat these as typical figures and confirm with your supplier or carrier.
How do I calculate my own pallet load?
Enter your item's dimensions and your pallet size into the pallet calculator to estimate units per layer, layers, and total per pallet for any product.
How many square feet are in a pallet of sod?
Typically 450–500 sq ft, though farms range from 400 up to 700 depending on grass type and cut. Order by your measured square footage rather than by the pallet, since coverage varies by supplier.
How much does a pallet of sod weigh?
About 1,500–3,000 lb. Sod is mostly soil and moisture, so freshly cut or wet sod is much heavier than sod that has drained — plan on a forklift or liftgate for delivery.
How many pallets of sod do I need for my lawn?
Measure the area in square feet, add 5–10% for cuts and curves, and divide by the farm's pallet coverage (about 450–500 sq ft). A 2,000 sq ft lawn is roughly four to five pallets.