This sod reference table shows the rolls of sod needed for a range of lawn length values, assuming a lawn width of 5 m, an area per roll of 0.93 m² and a wastage allowance of 5%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Sod Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Lawn length | Rolls of sod needed | Total area to cover |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m | 15 | 12.50 |
| 5 m | 29 | 25.00 |
| 7.5 m | 43 | 37.50 |
| 10 m | 57 | 50.00 |
| 15 m | 85 | 75.00 |
| 20 m | 113 | 100.00 |
| 30 m | 170 | 150.00 |
| 50 m | 283 | 250.00 |
| 70 m | 396 | 350.00 |
| 100 m | 565 | 500.00 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your lawn length and read across to the rolls of sod needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Sod Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Sod Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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