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Grass Seed for 500 Square Feet

For 500 sq ft at a new lawn rate of 5 lb per 1,000 sq ft, you need about 2 lb of grass seed (1 bags). Switch between new-lawn and overseeding rates below.

Grass seed
2 lb
Lawn area
484 sq ft
Seed needed
2.4 lb5 lb per 1,000 sq ft
25-lb bags
1 bag
Cost (est.)
$15~$6/lb
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