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Sprinkler Coverage Calculator

Plans the sprinklers for a rectangular lawn.

m

Head-to-head spacing means each one reaches the next.

L/min

Edge heads spray a half circle and corner heads a quarter, using that share of the flow.

mm per week
Sprinklers
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Run time per week — min
Water per week — L
Flow with all running — L/min

The formula

count = (⌈length ÷ radius⌉ + 1) × (⌈width ÷ radius⌉ + 1) litres = area × depth (mm) flow = ⌈length ÷ radius⌉ × ⌈width ÷ radius⌉ × full-circle flow minutes = litres ÷ flow

Head-to-head spacing puts a sprinkler everywhere another one reaches, which is what gives even cover.

What to watch out for

Check the total flow against what your supply delivers, and split it into zones if it is too high.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does a lawn need?

About 25 mm a week is a common guide. On 150 m² that is 3,750 litres.