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Artificial turf cost calculator

Updated October 2026 · By the MeasureLawn team

The short answer

Professionally installed artificial turf usually costs about $10 to $20 per square foot, which puts a 500 sq ft backyard at roughly $5,000 – $10,000. Pet turf runs a little higher, and putting greens cost about $15 to $40 per square foot. Enter your yard below for your own range.

Every figure on this page comes from published cost guides, listed at the bottom with what we assumed.

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Type of turf

Landscape turfA front or back lawnPet turfExtra drainage and odor controlPutting greenShort, dense golf turf

Edging (optional)

Borders that hold the turf edge, such as along beds or a fence.

The yard needs a drainage system Water pools after rain, or the ground is heavy clay.

Estimated installed cost

$5,000 – $10,000

About $10–$20 per sq ft for the turf, installed.

Turf, installed: $5,000 – $10,000

Installed prices usually include removing the old grass, the compacted base, weed barrier and infill. Small projects often meet an installer’s minimum charge, so get a written quote.

Cost by yard size

What artificial turf costs, installed

The calculator’s ranges for common project sizes, before edging or drainage. Putting greens cost less per square foot as they get bigger, which is why the largest one is not simply ten times the smallest.

Area	Landscape turf	Pet turf	Putting green
200 sq ftDog run or side yard	$2,000 – $4,000	$2,400 – $4,400	$5,000 – $8,000
500 sq ftSmall backyard	$5,000 – $10,000	$6,000 – $11,000	$10,000 – $17,500
1,000 sq ftTypical backyard	$10,000 – $20,000	$12,000 – $22,000	$20,000 – $35,000
2,000 sq ftLarge yard	$20,000 – $40,000	$24,000 – $44,000	$30,000 – $50,000

Ranges to plan a budget with, not a quote. Your installer's price depends on the turf you pick, the site and your area.

What changes the price

Why two quotes for the same yard differ

The turf itself. Polypropylene is the budget fiber, polyethylene the usual choice for lawns, and nylon the toughest and most expensive. Denser, taller turf costs more.
Site preparation. Installers remove the grass, dig out a few inches of soil, then lay and compact a base of crushed rock or decomposed granite with a weed barrier. Labor is roughly half or more of the total.
Slopes and access. Grading a slope or carrying base rock through a narrow side gate takes more time than a flat yard with open access.
Drainage. A yard where water pools may need a drainage system, about $1,000 to $4,000 or more.
Edging. Borders that hold the turf in place cost about $5 to $18 per linear foot.
Disposal. Hauling away the old sod is usually in the price, but check the written quote.

Measure before you ask for quotes

Most quotes are priced by the square foot, so the measurement matters more than anything else. Outline your yard on satellite to get the area in about a minute, then ask at least three installers for a written quote.

How we got these numbers

Sources and assumptions

HomeGuide — How much does artificial grass cost?: $10–$25 per sq ft installed; edging $5–$18 per linear ft; drainage $1,000–$4,000+ (updated October 2025).
Angi — Artificial grass installation cost: National average job $5,783; most between $3,244 and $8,714 (2026).
HomeAdvisor — Backyard putting green cost: $15–$40 per sq ft; under 400 sq ft $25–$40; 2,000+ sq ft $15–$25.

Published figures disagree, so we use $10 to $20 per square foot for landscape turf: the low end of HomeGuide’s range, and a high end that keeps a typical yard close to Angi’s range of real jobs. Two numbers are our own assumptions: pet turf at $12 to $22, toward the top of the landscape range, and putting greens between 400 and 2,000 sq ft at $20 to $35, between HomeAdvisor’s small and large brackets.

FAQ

Artificial turf cost questions

How much does artificial turf cost per square foot?

Professionally installed artificial turf usually costs about $10 to $20 per square foot, including removing the old grass, the compacted base and the infill. Published 2026 guides range wider, from Angi's national average job of $5,783 to HomeGuide's $10 to $25 per square foot. Putting greens cost more, about $15 to $40 per square foot.

How much does it cost to turf a 500 square foot yard?

Roughly $5,000 – $10,000 for landscape turf, installed, before edging or drainage. Your price depends on the turf you choose, how much site preparation the yard needs, and how easy it is to get equipment in.

How much does a backyard putting green cost?

About $15 to $40 per square foot installed. Small greens cost the most per square foot: HomeAdvisor puts greens under 400 sq ft at $25 to $40 and greens over 2,000 sq ft at $15 to $25.

Is pet turf more expensive?

Usually a little. Pet turf adds better drainage and odor-control infill, which HomeGuide lists among the upgrades that raise the price. This calculator assumes pet turf sits toward the top of the landscape range.

What adds to the cost of artificial turf?

Edging at about $5 to $18 per linear foot, a drainage system at about $1,000 to $4,000 or more, slopes that need grading, tight access for equipment, and disposal of the old grass if your installer does not include it.

How long does artificial turf last?

Quality artificial grass lasts about 15 to 25 years with basic care, according to HomeGuide: brushing, rinsing and clearing debris.

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