Use the sequence below to turn raw numbers into a tidy shopping list.

1. Measure the Area

To avoid over- or under-ordering, start by accurately measuring the space you plan to cover. Here’s how to tackle different types of areas:

Rectangular or Square Spaces

Multiply length by width. A 20 ft × 10 ft patio comes in at 200 sq. ft.

Irregularly Shaped Areas

Break odd shapes into rectangles, triangles, or circles, solve each piece, then add them together. If you forget a corner, you’ll come up short later.

Using Google Maps

For big or blocked-off yards, trace the outline in satellite view and match it to your tape readings. Adjust if the fence dog-legs farther out than you thought.

2. Calculate Total Square Footage

Add every piece for one master figure. For example:

• Rectangle: 24 ft × 10 ft = 240 sq. ft.
• Right triangle: (12 ft × 6 ft) ÷ 2 = 36 sq. ft.
• Circle: π × 5² ≈ 78.5 sq. ft.

Total: about 355 sq. ft. Enter that number into an artificial grass calculator for a first-pass estimate.

3. Account for Extra Material

Order five to ten percent above the raw total. Straight rectangles usually need the lower buffer; winding borders lean closer to ten.

4. Choose the Right Roll Width

If your widest span is 18 feet and rolls come 15 feet wide, you will lay at least two strips, all with blades leaning the same way. Metric markets follow the same rule with two- or four-meter rolls.

5. Finalize Your Order

Run the buffered total through an artificial grass cost calculator for the turf itself. Tally rock or aggregate for drainage separately, then add adhesives, nails, and artificial grass infill. Accessories raise the overall price but also boost durability. Finally, lock in delivery dates so all materials land on site together.