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Measuring your site
You have compared the key characteristics of each turf variety. You have even selected the turf that’s perfect for your new lawn. Now, the next important step is to know the total square metres that you will need to order.
As experienced local growers and South East Queensland turf suppliers for more than 50 years, we’ve learned some tips along the way to help you work out how much turf you will need. -
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Our lawn area calculator will:
- Help you work out how many square metres of turf is needed.
- Give you insight on how to measure up more complex irregular areas
- Help save you money by avoiding miscalculations, whilst making sure have all the turf needed for your lawn.
Rectangular Turf Calculator
To calculate the turf you will need for a rectangle lawn, multiply the length x width.
Example: Length 10m; Width 23m
Answer: 10m x 23m = 230m²
Circle Turf Calculator
To calculate how much turf is required for a circle lawn, multiply diameter x 0.80 then by diameter again.
Example: Diameter 14.5m
Answer: 14.5m x 0.8 = 11.6 11.6 x 14.5 = 168.2m²
Oval Turf Calculator
To calculate the turf needed for an oval lawn, multiply the length x 0.80 then by width.
Example: Length 26m; Width 14m
Answer: 26m x 0.8 x 14m = 291.2m²
Complex Shape Turf Calculator
To calculate the turf required for a complex area, first divide the total area into simple shapes and calculate these areas. Then you add them together.
Example: Rectangle: length 10m; width 5m.
Triangle base 5m; height 2m
Answer: 10m x 23m = 230m² PLUS 10m x x 8m = 80 ÷ 2 = 40m² TOTAL: 437m²
Triangle Turf Calculator
To calculate the turf needed for an oval lawn, multiply the length x 0.80 then by width.
Example: Length 26m; Width 14m
Answer: 26m x 0.8 x 14m = 291.2m²
Odd Shaped Turf Calculator
Start by taking key points of the lawn such as the widest and longest points. Count the number of full squares, estimate the area of the partially filled squares, and add the amounts for an approximate total area. If in doubt, it is better to overestimate the area than to underestimate it.
6 full squares = 6m2
16 partially-filled squares = approx 7m2
Total Area = 13m2
Full lawn installation support
As a local grower and turf supplier, we also provide turf installation.
Talk to us about an obligation free quote to have your lawn measured and installed.
Turf Varieties Comparison
Sir Grange Zoysia
Sir Grange Zoysia is the perfect low maintenance premium turf variety for the perfect barefoot lawn grass.
Daily Sun Required
3 hours
Water Required
Shade Tolerance
Wear Resistance
Mowing Required
Fertiliser Required
- The ultimate luxury lawn
- Excellent shade tolerance
- 50% less mowing
Sir Grange features a beautiful fine, dark green leaf, high shade tolerance and low nutrient requirements.
TifTuf Bermuda
TifTuf Bermuda has been scientifically forged, to produce a great looking, all round lawn with superior qualities whilst requiring minimal inputs.
Daily Sun Required
5 hours
Water Required
Shade Tolerance
Wear Resistance
Mowing Required
Fertiliser Required
- Uses 38% less water
- Scientifically forged
- Year round colour
With low water usage, high wear tolerance and excellent winter colour it’s ideal for a wide variety of applications.
Sir Walter DNA Certified
Sir Walter DNA Certified Turf is the name synonymous with Jimboomba Turf. It has unique characteristics making it the perfect home lawn.
Daily Sun Required
3 hours
Water Required
Shade Tolerance
Wear Resistance
Mowing Required
Fertiliser Required
- Shade happy
- Proven performer
- Great family lawn
Great results for wear, maintenance & especially shade make Sir Walter the ‘go anywhere, grow anywhere’ turf.
Nullarbor Couch
Nullarbor Couch is the perfect budget choice for your home lawn, sporting surface or commercial project.
Daily Sun Required
6 hours
Water Required
Shade Tolerance
Wear Resistance
Mowing Required
Fertiliser Required
- Loves full sun
- Easy weed control
- Budget friendly option
Nullarbor Couch was selected by Lawn Solutions Australia as the very best performing couch perfect for budget applications.
Zoysia Australis
Zoysia Australis is a new breed of zoysia japonica and is simply delightful.
Daily Sun Required
3 - 5 Hours
Water Required
Shade Tolerance
Wear Resistance
Mowing Required
Fertiliser Required
- Full sun to moderate shade (minimum 3 – 5 hours direct sunlight per day). The more sun in winter the better.
- Suitable for all types of soil, but free draining soils recommended.
- Can be mown as low as 15mm but thrives anywhere from 20mm to 30mm.
Zoysia Australis has some unique qualities when it comes to the changing of the season and during dormancy can even develop a beautiful red hue, not that we expect to see this too much in south east Queensland.