Grass Seed Calculator
Calculate the amount of grass seed needed for your lawn based on area size and grass type.
This tool processes all data locally on your device.
Input
Lawn Area
Grass Type
New Lawn: Starting a new lawn from scratch
Seeding rate: 5 lbs per 1000 sq ft
Seeding rate: 5 lbs per 1000 sq ft
Output
You need 5 lbs of seed for 1,000 sq ft
Tip: For best results, prepare the soil properly, water regularly, and follow package instructions for optimal germination.
Readme
Tool description
The Grass Seed Calculator helps you determine the exact amount of grass seed needed for your lawn or landscaping project. Simply enter your lawn area and select your grass type to get precise seed quantity calculations in multiple units (pounds, kilograms, and ounces).
Features
- Calculate seed requirements based on lawn area and grass type
- Support for multiple area units (square feet, square meters, square yards, acres, hectares)
- Four different seeding scenarios with recommended rates
- Automatic conversion between weight units (lbs, kg, oz)
- Real-time calculation as you adjust inputs
- Seeding rate information for each grass type
- Copy results for easy reference
Grass Types
- New Lawn - 5 lbs per 1000 sq ft - Starting a new lawn from bare soil with dense, even coverage
- Overseeding - 3 lbs per 1000 sq ft - Filling in sparse areas or thickening existing turf
- High-Traffic Area - 7 lbs per 1000 sq ft - Areas with heavy use requiring extra durability and quick establishment
- Shade Area - 4 lbs per 1000 sq ft - Shaded locations needing shade-tolerant varieties with moderate density
Use Cases
- Lawn Installation: Calculate seed requirements for new lawn projects
- Lawn Renovation: Determine seed needed for overseeding or repairing damaged areas
- Landscaping Projects: Plan seed quantities for residential or commercial landscaping
- Garden Planning: Estimate seed costs and quantities before purchasing
- Property Management: Calculate seed requirements for multiple properties or large areas
- DIY Projects: Get professional-level calculations for home lawn care projects
Supported Units
- Square Feet (sq ft) - Common imperial unit for small to medium lawns
- Square Meters (sq m) - Metric unit standard in most countries
- Square Yards (sq yd) - Imperial unit often used in gardening
- Acres (acre) - Large area measurement for fields and estates
- Hectares (ha) - Metric unit for large land areas
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