How many sod pieces come on a pallet?

How do you calculate the correct amount of sod? 1 piece of sod is 16″ x 24″, which equals 2.75 square feet. A 500 square feet pallet contains approximately 180 pieces of green sod. To calculate how many pieces of sod you need, measure the total area (length x width) and divide by 2.75.

How much area does a pallet of sod cover?

approximately 450 square feet
Keep in-mind: A pallet of turf grass covers approximately 450 square feet of lawn.

How much does 450 sq ft sod weigh?

If you call someplace and ask, “how much does a pallet of sod weigh,” most of us are going to refer to a 50-yard pallet of grass that has 165 pieces of grass on it and covers 450 square feet. We generally say that it weighs about 2500 to 3000 pounds.

How many pallets of sod do I Need?

Divide the new total square yards of sod needed by 50 or the specific number of square yards your sod supplier says will be on each pallet. This will give you the number of pallets needed. University of Illinois Extension: Seed or Sod.

How big is a pallet of Bermuda sod?

Mostly you will find that pallets of Bermuda sod will have 504 square feet of sod. If in slabs or pieces they will be 16 inches by 24 inches (2.66 sq ft each). 189 pieces on each pallet. When it is in rolls it can vary in length and pallet size, but most conform to the slab footage.

Do you need to order more sod than you need?

As a general rule, it is a good idea to order about 10 percent more sod than you expect to need. If you rounded up liberally during the measuring and calculating steps this may not be necessary. Divide the new total square yards of sod needed by 50 or the specific number of square yards your sod supplier says will be on each pallet.

How can I order Farm Fresh sod online?

Our team has developed a complete online sod sales platform to overcome the challenges of delivering farm fresh sod to your home or jobsite at a fair price on the day you specify. Sod Solutions offers logistics software to farms and distributors in local markets so that your order can be processed with efficiency.

Do you have to buy sod by pallet?

The cost of sod also depends on whether you buy your sod by the piece or pallet. But when you purchase sod for sale, you can save some money while still getting the product you want.

Can you order more sod than you need?

And since you cannot receive partial pallets of sod, you are left with two options: order less than you need, or order more. If you order less, you need to go to a landscape provider to purchase the extra sod needed by the piece. It is important to note that buying per piece if far more expensive than per pallet.

How much does it cost to buy sod from Home Depot?

Buying sod retail from Home Depot or Lowe’s makes sense for small orders at $450 per pallet (500 SF), which includes free delivery. Purchasing wholesale from sod farms requires a minimum order, but it’s cheaper at $130 to $300 per pallet , plus delivery fees based on the order size.