About this calculator
Instant lawn for a new lawn, by the square metre, with topsoil by the cube if you are levelling first.
How it’s calculated
Instant lawn is sold by the square metre, often as two rolls of 0.5 m² each, and many suppliers have a minimum order.
Worked example
With these inputs:
- Area shape
- Rectangle
- Length
- 10 m
- Width
- 8 m
- Topsoil prep depth (optional)
- 0 mm
- Waste allowance
- 5%
the result is:
- Instant lawn needed
- 84 m²
- Lawn area
- 80 m²
Tips from the trade
- Lay turf within 24 hours of delivery.
- Stagger the joints like brickwork and water the same day.
- Choose a turf that suits the shade and wear.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and SANS 10400 (the National Building Regulations) and your local municipality before ordering.