How to Calculate Grass Seed for a Lawn
Follow these steps to get the right amount of grass seed for any lawn project, then use the calculator below to skip the math.
- Measure the area. Multiply length × width in feet to get square footage.
- Apply standard depth. A lawn typically uses 4" of grass seed.
- Convert to pound. Apply the standard grass seed coverage factor.
- Add overage. Multiply by 1.05 to cover 5% waste.
- Round up. Always round up to the next whole pound or bag.
Calculate Grass Seed
You need
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pound
- Area
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- With 5% overage
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- Or in pound
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- Estimated cost (US avg)
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