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Coverage per pound
The area a single pound of seed is supposed to cover.
The Formula
coverage = 1000 / rate
The area a single pound of seed is supposed to cover.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| c | Coverage | square feet | Square feet covered by one pound. |
| rate | Seeding rate | pounds per 1,000 sq ft | Pounds per 1,000 square feet. |
What Each Symbol Means
csquare feet
Coverage
Square feet covered by one pound.
ratepounds per 1,000 sq ft
Seeding rate
Pounds per 1,000 square feet.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate grass seed needed page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Grass Seed Needed, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.