Grass seed calculator

Enter your lawn area and grass type to get the pounds of seed for a new lawn or an overseeding pass.

Seed needed
4.8 lb
600 sq ft
Rate used
8 lb / 1,000 sq ft

Cool-season. Fast, drought-tolerant, wide blade.

How this is calculated

Seed needed = (area in sq ft ÷ 1,000) × the seeding rate for that grass. Rates are typical mid-range figures: new lawns use roughly double the overseeding rate. Tall fescue and ryegrass have large seeds and need more weight per area; bluegrass and Bermuda seeds are tiny and need far less. Always check the rate printed on your seed bag.

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