Turf Roll Calculator: What a Roll Weighs
Count the rolls of turf for your lawn and see what they weigh in all, with pallets.
Measure your lawn
Your answer
For 50.0 m² of lawn, with 5% extra. Each roll is about 1 m² (610 × 1,640 mm).
Rolawn says a roll weighs 15–20 kg. Wet turf is heavier.
Pallet sizes differ by grower. Ask yours how many rolls it puts on a pallet.
What it costs
One roll is about 1 m², so the price per m² is the price per roll. £6.49 is the middle of 3 sellers for about 50 rolls, with VAT, Oct 2026.
Quick answers
- Size of one roll
- Rolawn and Turfonline cut rolls 610 × 1,640 mm. That is about 1 m².
- Weight of one roll
- 15–20 kg, says Rolawn, depending on how wet it is. Carbutts Turf says 18 kg on average.
- Rolls on a pallet
- Up to 60 at Carbutts Turf. Rolawn puts 90 on a pallet.
- Thickness
- Rolawn cuts 6–12.5 mm of soil. The grass on top is about 25 mm tall.
- Rolls for 20 m²
- 21 rolls with 5% extra. They weigh about 315–420 kg.
How to work it out
- Measure the lawn in metres. Multiply length by width for m².
- Multiply the m² by 1.05 for Rolawn's 5% extra.
- Divide by 1 m² per roll and round up. That is your number of rolls.
- Multiply the rolls by 15 and by 20 kg to get the weight range.
- Divide the rolls by 60 (or 90) to count pallets. Round up.
10 × 5 m = 50 m²
50 m² × 1.05 = 52.5 m²
Round up: 53 rolls
53 × 15–20 kg = 795–1,060 kg
53 ÷ 60 → 1 pallet
How many rolls of turf for your lawn size
Find the row nearest your lawn. Each count has 5% extra for cutting, as Rolawn's own calculator does.
| Lawn | Rolls | Weight | Pallets of 60 | Pallets of 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 m² | 11 | 165–220 kg | 1 | 1 |
| 20 m² | 21 | 315–420 kg | 1 | 1 |
| 30 m² | 32 | 480–640 kg | 1 | 1 |
| 50 m² | 53 | 795–1,060 kg | 1 | 1 |
| 100 m² | 105 | 1,575–2,100 kg | 2 | 2 |
Weight at 15–20 kg a roll. A part pallet is shown as a whole one.
What area does one roll cover?
About 1 m². Rolawn and Turfonline cut 610 mm wide and 1,640 mm long. Rollaturf cuts narrower, longer rolls of 400 × 2,500 mm. Both cover the same area.
Rolawn also sells a big roll, called Turfmaster: 533 mm wide and 24.4 m long. That is 13 m² in one roll.
For a whole lawn order, with prices and soil prep, use our turf calculator.
Weight per roll, per pack and per pallet
- One roll: 15–20 kg (Rolawn). Carbutts Turf gives 18 kg on average.
- A shop pack: B&Q sells Harrowden turf in a 30 m² pack of 30 rolls. It weighs 600 kg, so about 20 kg per roll.
- A pallet: 60 rolls weigh about 900–1,200 kg. 90 rolls weigh about 1,350–1,800 kg.
Turf takes up water, so a roll lifted after rain weighs more. That is why Rolawn gives a range, not one number.
Turfonline delivers turf on a pallet to the kerb. Plan how you will move it from there to the lawn.
How thick (or deep) is a turf roll?
Rolawn's sheet gives two numbers. The soil on a roll is 6–12.5 mm thick. The grass on top is about 25 mm tall.
One Scottish grower, Mitchell Turf, says its rolls are 25 mm thick. Check if a seller means the soil or the grass. Rolawn says all its sizes are rough, as cut.
Rolling turf and soil
Before laying: firm the soil by treading over it 2 or 3 times. Rolawn calls this "heeling in". It says don't compact the soil, because hard soil stops water draining.
After laying: you don't need a roller. Firm the turf gently with a tamper or the back of a rake. The RHS allows a light roller. Rolawn says never use rollers or whacker plates. Neither wants a heavy roller.
Rolawn also says to work from planks while you lay the turf.
Questions people ask
How much does a roll of turf weigh?
About 15–20 kg in the UK, says Rolawn. It depends on how wet the soil is. Carbutts Turf says its rolls weigh 18 kg on average.
How many rolls of turf do I need?
One roll covers about 1 m². So take the lawn's m², add 5%, and round up. 20 m² needs 21 rolls and 50 m² needs 53.
How many rolls of turf are on a pallet?
It depends on the grower. Carbutts Turf puts up to 60 rolls on a pallet. Rolawn's sheet says 90 m², which is 90 rolls.
How thick is a roll of turf?
Rolawn cuts its turf with 6–12.5 mm of soil. The grass on top is about 25 mm tall.
Is a roll of turf a square metre?
Yes, about. A 610 × 1,640 mm roll is 1 m². Rollaturf cuts 400 × 2,500 mm, which is also 1 m².
How heavy is a pallet of turf?
A pallet of 60 rolls weighs about 900–1,200 kg. A pallet of 90 rolls weighs about 1,350–1,800 kg.
Do you need to roll new turf?
You don't need to. Firm it gently with a tamper or the back of a rake. The RHS allows a light roller; Rolawn says never use rollers or whacker plates.
Where our numbers come from
- Rolawn Medallion turf: roll size, weight, prices
- Rolawn product calculator: about 5% extra for cutting
- Turfonline Jubilee turf: roll size and prices
- Rollaturf: 40 x 250 cm turf roll (1 m²)
- Carbutts Turf: rolls per pallet and roll weight
- Rolawn Medallion turf spec: thickness, pallets, laying, aftercare
- Mitchell Turf (Scotland): rolls 25 mm thick
- B&Q: Harrowden turf, 30 rolls weigh 600 kg
- Wickes: Rolawn Medallion turf prices
- Rolawn: preparing to lay turf
- RHS: how to lay turf
Made by BuildersCount. Last checked 4 Oct 2026.
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