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Spreading Instructions
CALCULATING AMOUNT OF MATERIAL NEEDED
To calculate the amount of fertilizer you will need to cover your lawn, divide the coverage amount
listed on the label by the weight of the fertilizer bag. For example a 10LB. bag of fertilizer with
coverage of 10,000 square feet will distribute 1LB. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at full rate or
1/2LB. of fertilizer every 1,000 square feet at half rate. For pre-calculated rates see
Chart A
(Example: 25LB. bag with 10,000 sq. ft. coverage = 2.5LB./1,000 sq. ft.). Use
Chart B
to find the
closest spreader setting (Example: 2.5LB./1000 sq. ft. = Spreader Setting of 2).
Chart A - Square Foot Coverage per Bag*
LBS/1,000 SQ FT
Weight of Bag
(LBS.)
5,000 SQ FT
COVERAGE
10,000 SQ FT
COVERAGE
15,000 SQ FT
COVERAGE
5
1.0 LB.
0.5 LB.
0.3 LB.
10
2.0 LB.
1.0 LB.
0.7 LB.
15
3.0 LB.
1.5 LB.
1.0 LB.
20
4.0 LB.
2.0 LB.
1.3 LB.
25
5.0 LB.
2.5 LB.
1.7 LB.
30
6.0 LB.
3.0 LB.
2.0 LB.
35
7.0 LB.
3.5 LB.
2.3 LB.
40
8.0 LB.
4.0 LB.
2.7 LB.
45
9.0 LB.
4.5 LB.
3.0 LB.
50
10.0 LB.
5.0 LB.
3.3 LB.
*
These are only estimates actual amounts may vary.
Chart B – Drop Spreader Settings*
MULTI-
USAGES
LBS/1,000
SQ FT
SPREADER
SETTING
CAUTION
The spreader settings are guidelines only. The
spreader should be calibrated prior to
application to ensure accuracy.
The spreader settings are based on a walking
speed of 3 MPH. Walking faster or slower will
alter the spread application rate. Exact rates
depend upon the spreader itself and the
accuracy of the person operating it.
FERTILIZER
GRASS
SEEDS
PESTICIDES
1-2
1
3-4
2
5-6
3
7-8
4
9-10
5
*These are only estimates actual spreader settings may vary depending on material.
