How do I measure my lawn?

If you want to update your lawn with real grass turf, first things first, you need to measure the area you’re working with. This guide tells you how to measure your garden lawn accurately, so you know how many turf rolls you need to order.

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes, so there isn’t one set formula, but there are easy ways to get the job done accurately, so you don’t over-/under-order your turf.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to measure different lawn turf sizes, so you can easily prepare for your garden re-vamp!

We also have a handy video of George showing you his advice on how to measure your garden for turf, so give this a watch, and read through the rest of this guide for more information and answers to common questions.

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How to Measure Your Garden for Turf

Measuring your garden to determine how much turf to order is essential, but there isn’t just one set way. There are various ways to measure different-shaped gardens. So, first, confirm which shaped garden you think you may have, then jump to the appropriate instructions below.

Before you start, here are the tools you need.

Tools Required

Measuring Square or Rectangular Lawns

These shaped lawns are the most common shapes in UK gardens and happen to be the easiest to measure.

Start by measuring the width and length of your lawn.

When you’ve determined this, write it down, and multiply the width by the length to determine the square meters. With each of the following lawn shapes, keep note of these measurements to use in our turf calculator.

Measuring Circular Lawns

Circular lawns are a little different. Here, you’ll need to measure the lawn at its widest part (the diameter), then divide the number by two to get the radius. Next, multiply the radius by itself and then by pi (which is 3.14).

The formula looks like this: radius x radius x 3.14 = area in square meters (if you measured using meters!).

Measuring Triangular Lawns

Measuring a triangular lawn isn’t as difficult as you might think. First, choose one side as your base and measure its length. This is usually the longest side.

Now, from the middle point of the base, measure a straight line at a 90-degree angle up to the tip (opposite corner) of the triangle. This will give you the height of the triangle.

With both of your newfound measurements, calculate the area using the formula 1/2 x base x height. This will give you the area in square meters.

Measuring Curved Lawns

Curved lawns or irregularly shaped lawns are a little harder to measure accurately.

The best practice for these types of lawns is to draw up a sketch or plan of the area and divide it into sections of more regular shapes.

You can then calculate the measurements of the areas separately and add them together to get the total area of your lawn.

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Lawn Dimensions: How Do You Work Out Square Metres?

To calculate the square metres of your lawn (the most typical unit used), you need to measure the space in metres using the basic geometry we discussed above.

If you’ve already measured your lawn (and don’t fancy doing it again!) but you’ve done so in feet or yards, here’s how you can work out the square metres from those measurements:

 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Measuring Your Garden

Most people make common mistakes while measuring their garden and before ordering their new turf. So don’t worry, you’re not alone!

To avoid these sometimes costly mistakes, we’ve given you a list below so that you can be aware of them.

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How to Work Out How Much Turf You Need

To determine the number of rolls of turf required, you need to know the size of the space you’re covering.

You can then use our lawn size calculator for turf to figure out the total amount of turf you need for the job. This allows you to measure in metres, feet, or yards — whichever unit you find easiest to work with.

By following this process, you avoid the annoyance of over- or under-ordering turf, which can mess up installation plans, increase costs and lead to unnecessary waste.

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Accurate Garden Measurements for Turf Installation

Whether you’re refreshing an existing garden lawn or creating a whole new plot of grass, we can help you calculate the correct turf requirements for any landscaping project.

Get in touch with our friendly team today, who can answer any of your queries!

Once you’ve got your measurements, check out our in-depth turf buying guide, where we’ll help you choose which turf is best for your project.

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FAQs

What is the Best Way to Measure a Garden?

The best way to measure a garden or lawn is in square metres, which is the most common and easiest unit to work with.

There are different methods for measuring different-shaped gardens, so to find out how to measure your garden, scroll up to the blog post above or watch our handy video by George Davies himself!

What is Used to Measure the Length of a Garden?

It’s best to use a reliable measuring tool, like a long tape measure or a measuring wheel. Methods like pacing it out or simply guessing will give you inaccurate results, resulting in the wrong amount of turf being ordered.

What Size is a Roll of Turf?

Our rolls of turf measure 1.65m x 0.61m wide, which works out to 1 square metre per roll. This makes it easy to calculate how many rolls of turf you need for your project.

We recommend adding 5-10% to the final measurement to cover any amendments, shaping, and cutting overlap.

Can You Take Back Any Spare Turf?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any spare turf. This is because the turf won’t get back to us in the same condition we sent it out, making it unsuitable for sale.

This is why we have a handy turf calculator to help you determine exactly how much turf you need for our project!