Turf for a 10 × 5 m lawn, by waste allowance
The lawn is 50 m². Straight edges waste little, and curved edges and awkward shapes waste more. Rolls are the standard 1 m²:
| Waste allowance | Turf needed (m²) | 1 m² rolls to buy |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 50.0 | 50 |
| 5% | 52.5 | 53 |
| 10% | 55.0 | 55 |
| 15% | 57.5 | 58 |
Topsoil under the turf, by depth
If the ground needs topsoil, this is how much to spread over the 50 m²:
| Depth of topsoil | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 25 mm | 1.38 |
| 50 mm | 2.75 |
| 75 mm | 4.13 |
| 100 mm | 5.50 |
About a 10 × 5 m lawn
This size is typical of a long narrow lawn. Order turf for delivery the day you are going to lay it, because rolls left stacked start to yellow within a day or two. Lay it in a brick pattern, water well, and keep traffic off it for a couple of weeks. If you would rather seed it, use the lawn seed calculator, and the new lawn materials calculator lists the whole job.
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Frequently asked questions
How much turf do I need for a 10m x 5m lawn?
A 10 × 5 m lawn is 50 m². With 5% for trimming you need 52.5 m², which is 53 standard 1 m² rolls. Order a few extra rolls if the edges are curved.
How much topsoil for a 10m x 5m lawn?
If you spread 50 mm of topsoil under the turf you need about 2.75 m³ (4.1 tonnes at about 1.5 tonnes per m³). Prepare the soil only as deep as you need: good existing soil needs just raking.
How many pallets of turf for a 10m x 5m lawn?
A pallet is typically about 70 m² of turf, so this lawn is 0.75 of a pallet. Many suppliers sell by the roll for smaller lawns, and by the pallet for larger ones, with delivery.
Related sizes and guides
Related sizes
Estimates only. Results assume standard materials and simple shapes. Supplier products vary, and the final call on quantity, structure and safety is yours. Check your local code and your supplier's guidance before ordering.