A full pallet weighs 1,500–3,000 lb depending on moisture — plan where the truck can set it down, close to the work. Sod is perishable and should be installed the day it arrives.
For a typical yard, divide your measured area (plus 5% for trimming) by the farm's stated pallet coverage and round up; leftover pieces patch the inevitable thin spots along edges.
Lawn size to pallets (450 ft² pallets, 5% waste)
| Lawn area | Pallets |
|---|---|
| 500 ft² (46 m²) | 2 |
| 1,000 ft² (93 m²) | 3 |
| 2,000 ft² (186 m²) | 5 |
| 5,000 ft² (465 m²) | 12 |