5,000 ÷ 1,000 × 3 = 15 pounds. Change the 3 if the bag says a different number for overseeding. Soil to level the grade first is topsoil. Laying turf instead of seeding is sod.
FAQ
How many pounds of seed?
Area in thousands of square feet, times the pounds per 1,000 on the bag. A 5,000 square foot lawn at 3 pounds per 1,000 is 15 pounds. If the bag says 2 for an overseed, type 2 and the order is 10 pounds.
Is this sod?
No. Sod is cut turf sold by the pallet. Seed is weight. Use the sod page if you are laying turf.
Sources
- NIST Handbook 44: The square foot and the pound. The seeding rate is printed on the bag, not invented here.