Measuring Your Space
Rectangular Lawns
Simply multiply length by width in metres to get square metres.
Example: A lawn 8m long and 5m wide = 40m²
Irregular Shapes
Break the area into rough rectangles and triangles, measure each, and add them together. For triangles, multiply base by height and divide by 2.
Circular Areas
Measure the radius (centre to edge) and use: area = 3.14 × radius × radius
Example: A circular lawn with 3m radius = 3.14 × 3 × 3 = 28.3m²
How Much Extra to Order
Always order 5-10% more than your measured area. You'll lose some to:
- Cutting around curves and obstacles
- Trimming edges
- Damaged rolls (rare but it happens)
For complex shapes with lots of curves, go with 10% extra. For simple rectangles, 5% is enough.
Standard Turf Roll Sizes
Most suppliers sell turf in rolls of approximately 1m² each (typically 610mm × 1640mm). Some suppliers sell larger rolls for trade customers.
Cost Guide
Turf prices vary by type and supplier, but as a rough guide:
- Standard lawn turf: £3-5 per m²
- Premium ryegrass turf: £5-8 per m²
- Shade-tolerant turf: £5-7 per m²
- Hard-wearing family turf: £4-6 per m²
Don't forget to budget for:
- Topsoil if needed (£30-50 per bulk bag, covering roughly 5m² at 50mm depth)
- Pre-turf fertiliser (£10-20 for an average garden)
- Delivery (often free above a minimum order)