Measuring Guide
Measuring an irregularly shaped yard
Grab a piece of paper and sketch the area to be sodded, then break it into the shapes below. Measure each section, calculate the square footage, and add them together.
Square or Rectangle
Length × Width = Area
Example: 12 × 24 = 288 sq. ft.
Right Triangle
(Length × Width) ÷ 2 = Area
Example: (12 × 24) ÷ 2 = 144 sq. ft. A right triangle has one 90° corner.
Circle (or Half / Quarter)
(Radius × Radius) × 3.14 = Area
Example: (6 × 6) × 3.14 = 113 sq. ft. Divide by 2 for a half circle, by 4 for a quarter.
