From Bare Soil to Beautiful Lawn
Free calculators and step-by-step guides for your entire lawn project — from deciding between sod and seed to avoiding common mistakes.
Your Lawn Project, Step by Step
Free Lawn Calculators
Pick the calculator you need. Each one includes a project checklist so you know exactly what to do after calculating your materials.
Sod Calculator →
Calculate sod in rolls and pallets. Includes pre-installation checklist and post-installation care tips.
Grass Seed Calculator →
Calculate seed by grass type. Covers both new lawns and overseeding with coverage rates for every major variety.
Topsoil Calculator →
Calculate topsoil in cubic yards or bags. Know exactly how much soil you need before ordering.
Mulch Calculator →
Calculate mulch for garden beds and landscaping. Get the right amount in cubic yards or bags.
How It Works
Sod or Seed?
Compare costs, timelines, and results to help you choose the right approach for your yard.
Choose Your Grass
Compare 10 grass types by shade tolerance, drought resistance, and maintenance needs.
Calculate Materials
Find exactly how much sod, seed, topsoil, or mulch you need — with project checklists built in.
Install It Right
Step-by-step installation guides for sod, seed, and soil preparation.
Keep It Alive
Post-installation care guides and common mistakes to avoid.
Why Use SodCalc?
Most lawn calculator sites give you a number and stop there. We do that too — but we also tell you what to do before and after. Our calculators include pre-installation checklists and care tips so you know the next step. No sign-ups, no emails, no ads — just useful information for your lawn project.