Lawn Square Footage Calculator

L × W = lawn area. For seed, sod, fertilizer orders.

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter lawn dimensions.
  • Read sod/seed/fertilizer quantities.

About this calculator

Lawn area for sod orders, seed coverage, and fertilizer calculations. Sod is sold by the pallet (~450 ft²) or pieces (~10 ft² each). Seed: overseed at 3-4 lb/1000 ft²; new lawn at 6-8 lb/1000 ft². Fertilizer measured in lb of nitrogen per 1000 ft².

Frequently asked

Sod or seed?+
Sod: instant lawn, $0.30-0.80/ft² installed, water heavily for 2-3 weeks. Seed: $0.05-0.15/ft², waits 2-3 months.
Best time to seed?+
Cool-season grasses: late summer/fall. Warm-season: late spring.
How much water?+
New lawn: 1-2 inches/week. Established: 1 inch/week. Use a tuna can to measure.
Slow-release vs quick-release fertilizer?+
Slow-release: more even, less runoff. Quick: faster green-up. Most homes are fine with slow-release once a quarter.
Square ft to acres?+
/ 43,560. A 100×100 lot is 10,000 ft² = 0.23 acre.

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