Size of a sod roll
The sizes of a sod roll vary between supplier. The standard size is 9 square feet. The standard length is 4.5 feet. The standard width is 2 feet. The standard thickness is 1 inch.
Some sod suppliers will provide sod rolls that are 4.3 feet in length by 2 feet, not 9 square feet. Others will provide 1.5 width by 6 feet in length. Thicknesses may vary depending on the soil composition and harvesting technique.
Weight of a sod roll
The weight of sod will vary from day to day. Minimum weight will be 8 lbs, maximum weight will be 100 lbs. NOT KIDDING! The weight of sod will depend upon:
- Weather (Rainfall, evaporation)
- Type of soil in the field
- Thickness of the harvested sod
How much sod can my truck carry?
That will depend on the weight and space your truck has. On average but be care after a rainfall:
| Vehicle Type | Sod Rolls Loaded | Add rolls to trailer | TOTAL SQUARE FEET with Trailer |
| Ford F-150 – GMC 1500 | 60 (500sf) | 60 (500 sf) | 1000 |
| Ford F-250 – GMC 2500 | 90 (800sf) | 90 (800 sf) | 1600 |
| Ford F-350 – GMC 3500 | 110 (900 sf) | 110 (900 sf) | 1800 |
| Isuzu NRR (3 T.) | 200 (1600 sf) | 150 (1400 sf) | 3000 |
| Small SUV | 15 (100 sf) | 20 (180sf) | 280 |
| Larger SUV | 25 (220sf) | 25 (210sf) | 430 |
| Small Car | 8 (70sf) | n/a | 70 |
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