Is artificial grass the same as artificial turf?

Yes. “Artificial grass,” “fake grass,” and “synthetic turf” all mean the same thing — a manufactured lawn surface of plastic blades over a drainage backing. The cost is the same whatever you call it, so this calculator and the ranges below apply to all of them.

How much is 1,000 square feet of fake grass?

Installing artificial turf — also called fake grass — on a 1,000 sq ft lawn costs about $10,200–$16,150 at standard grade, professionally installed ($10–$16/sq ft). Larger jobs cost less per square foot, so a 1,000 sq ft yard is cheaper per foot than a small one. It is a planning range — get three local quotes.

How much is 500 sq ft of fake grass?

A 500 sq ft artificial turf lawn runs about $6,000–$9,500 installed at standard grade ($12–$19/sq ft). Turf grade, site prep, old-lawn removal, and your state all move the number. Use the calculator for your own yard.

How much is 200 square feet of turf?

About $2,760–$4,370 installed for a 200 sq ft area at standard grade ($14–$22/sq ft). Small jobs cost more per square foot because base prep, delivery, and installer minimums are largely fixed.

How much does Home Depot charge to install artificial turf?

Big-box installers such as Home Depot fall in the same roughly $7–$20 per square foot installed range as independent contractors; the total depends on turf grade, base prep, and whether old lawn is removed. Always get an itemized quote and compare three bids before you budget.

How accurate are the results?

Every figure comes from published 2026 installer pricing, and every result is a planning estimate — a low-to-high range, not a quote. Real cost varies with site prep, drainage, access, and region, so confirm with three local quotes before you budget.

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Artificial turf installation cost by size (2026)

Artificial turf — also called artificial grass or fake grass — costs about $7–$20 per square foot installed in 2026. At standard grade, a 500 sq ft lawn runs about $6,000–$9,500 and a 1,000 sq ft lawn about $10,200–$16,150 — the per-square-foot price falls as the job grows. Every range below comes straight from this site’s cost engine and published 2026 installer pricing.

Estimated installed artificial turf cost by lawn size, standard grade, professional installation, 2026 national planning range.
Lawn size	Installed price / sq ft	Installed cost (standard)	Size page
100 sq ft	$14–$22/sq ft	$1,380–$2,185	Details →
200 sq ft	$14–$22/sq ft	$2,760–$4,370	Details →
300 sq ft	$14–$22/sq ft	$4,140–$6,555	Details →
500 sq ft	$12–$19/sq ft	$6,000–$9,500	Details →
750 sq ft	$12–$19/sq ft	$9,000–$14,250	Details →
1,000 sq ft	$10–$16/sq ft	$10,200–$16,150	Details →
1,500 sq ft	$10–$16/sq ft	$15,300–$24,225	Details →
2,000 sq ft	$8.6–$14/sq ft	$17,280–$27,360	Details →

Standard grade, professional installation, national planning ranges — not quotes. Turf grade, site prep, old-lawn removal, and your state move the number. Estimate your own yard → · Is cheap turf worth it? →

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Artificial turf cost by project (2026)

Where the turf goes changes the price. A playground needs a fall-rated shock pad, a balcony adds drainage and access, and an indoor gym floor — glued down over an existing slab — actually costs less per square foot than an outdoor lawn. Each range below is model-derived for that project; open a page for the full breakdown.

Patio / deck300 sq ft · $17–$23/sq ft$5,175–$6,900 Backyard1,000 sq ft · $10–$16/sq ft$10,200–$16,150 Playground500 sq ft · $14–$22/sq ft$7,000–$11,000 Front yard400 sq ft · $12–$19/sq ft$4,800–$7,600 Balcony / rooftop150 sq ft · $17–$29/sq ft$2,588–$4,312 Golf / chipping green400 sq ft · $14–$24/sq ft$5,600–$9,600 Gym / fitness (indoor)400 sq ft · $5.0–$12/sq ft$2,000–$4,800

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What artificial turf costs in 2026

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Artificial turf costs about $7–$20 per square foot installed in 2026 — roughly $6,000–$9,500 for a 500-square-foot lawn at standard grade. Materials run $2–$8 per square foot, professional labor $3.45–$12, and the per-square-foot price drops on larger jobs. This calculator takes the installed range for your turf grade, adjusts for job size, applies your state’s labor rates, and shows a low-to-high total plus a do-it-yourself comparison. Every figure comes from published 2026 installer pricing, and every result is a planning estimate — confirm with local quotes.