Enter the area to be covered with turf and the price per square unit of turf into the calculator to determine the total cost of turf; this calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Turf Cost Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the cost of turf for a given area.
TC = A * P
Variables:
- TC is the total cost of turf
- A is the area to be covered with turf
- P is the price per square unit of turf
To calculate the total cost of turf, multiply the area to be covered with turf by the price per square unit of turf.
What is a Turf Cost?
Turf cost refers to the total amount of money spent on purchasing, installing, and maintaining a turf, which is a surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its matted roots. This cost can vary greatly depending on several factors such as the type of turf (natural or artificial), the size of the area to be covered, the quality of the turf, the cost of labor for installation, and the level of maintenance required. For instance, natural turf is generally cheaper to install but requires more maintenance, while artificial turf has a higher upfront cost but lower maintenance costs. Other factors that can affect the turf cost include the geographical location, the condition of the soil, and any additional features such as drainage systems or underlays.
How to Calculate Turf Cost?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Turf Cost:
- First, determine the area of the turf (in square feet).
- Next, determine the cost per square foot of the turf ($).
- Next, gather the formula from above = Turf Cost = Area of Turf * Cost per Square Foot.
- Finally, calculate the Turf Cost.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Area of turf (in square feet) = 500
Cost per square foot of the turf ($) = 2.50
