Sod for a 12×12 ft lawn
A 12 × 12 ft lawn is 144 square feet — about 1 pallets of sod, roughly $83.16 at $0.55 per sq ft. Adjust size, waste or price for your own yard.
Full breakdown
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Measured area | 144 sq ft |
| Area with 5% waste | 151 sq ft |
| Pallets (450 sq ft each) | 1 |
| Pallets (500 sq ft each) | 1 |
| Rolls (10 sq yd each) | 2 |
| Weight | 83 lb (approx.) |
- Formula: length × width × depth, with depth converted from inches to feet (÷ 12), then × (1 + waste%).
- Sod: Sod is sold by the square foot, by the pallet, or by the roll; it must be laid within 24 hours of delivery and watered immediately.
- Sod shrinks as it dries and the edges rarely line up with your measurements, so order 5–10% over the measured area — offcuts cannot be stretched, and a second delivery costs another trip fee.
- Prices are national averages for planning, not quotes. Confirm with a local supplier — delivery, short-load fees and tax are extra.
At 12 × 12 feet and 1 in deep you are covering 144 square feet with 12.0 cubic feet of sod — 0.44 cubic yards. At 55 lb per cubic foot that weighs about 0.33 tons.
The calculator above is pre-filled with these dimensions — change any field to see the numbers update. Sod is sold by the square foot, by the pallet, or by the roll; it must be laid within 24 hours of delivery and watered immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic yards of sod for a 12×12 ft lawn?
About 0.44 cubic yards at 1 in deep, which is 12.0 cubic feet or 0.33 tons. Add 5% waste if the ground is uneven.
How many bags is that?
Sod is normally sold in bulk by the cubic yard rather than by the bag, so order 0.44 yards. Bagged versions exist at garden centres but cost several times more per cubic foot.
What depth should a lawn be?
1 in is the standard for sod in this application. Sod shrinks as it dries and the edges rarely line up with your measurements, so order 5–10% over the measured area — offcuts cannot be stretched, and a second delivery costs another trip fee.