🛠️ Lawn Mowing Cost Calculator
Plan service pricing or maintenance budgets by combining field capacity with hourly operating costs.
Accounts for turning, obstacles, and overlap.
Include maintenance, depreciation, or insurance.
How to Use This Calculator
Measure property size
Convert square feet or map acreage using aerial tools.
Enter mower specs
Use cutting width and typical ground speed for your equipment.
Include operating costs
Add labor, fuel, and overhead to capture total service expense.
Formula
Field Capacity (ac/hr) = Widthin × Speedmph × Efficiency% ÷ 8.25
Time (hr) = Areaac ÷ Field Capacity
Cost = Time × (Labor + Fuel + Overhead)
The 8.25 constant converts width (inches) and speed (mph) into acres per hour considering 43,560 sq ft per acre.
Full Description
Accurate mowing cost estimates support lawn-care pricing, HOA budgeting, or farmstead maintenance planning. Adjust inputs for slope, obstacles, trimming, and edging time.
Track actual field times to refine efficiency and overhead assumptions for future bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What efficiency should I use?
Large open areas may reach 85–90%, while complex yards with obstacles may drop to 60–70%.
How do I add travel time?
Add travel hours to the calculated mowing time and multiply by the hourly cost rate.
Can I include trimming costs?
Yes. Estimate trimming minutes and convert to additional labor hours or flat fees.
How often should I recalc costs?
Update fuel and labor rates annually or when equipment changes to keep pricing profitable.