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Result
Mowing job price
$50
Estimated mowing time
25.0
Effective hourly rate
$119
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How to use this
- 1Enter mowable lot size (sq ft).
- 2Enter base mowing rate (sq ft/min).
- 3Enter terrain difficulty.
- 4Enter target crew revenue per hour ($).
- 5Enter trim/edge/blow/bag add-on ($).
- 6Read your mowing job price on the right — it updates as you type.
- 7Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
This calculator prices an individual mowing job (as opposed to a full route) using lot size, a terrain difficulty factor for slopes and obstacles, and a target hourly crew profit. It's built for quoting a specific property, whether that's a one-time cut or setting the recurring rate for a new customer, and separates the mowing task from trimming and bagging add-ons.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Mowable lot size: 7500 sq ft
- Base mowing rate: 300 sq ft/min
- Terrain difficulty: Flat, open, easy access
- Target crew revenue per hour: 90 $
- Trim/edge/blow/bag add-on: 12 $
Results
- Mowing job price: $50
- Estimated mowing time: 25
- Effective hourly rate: $119
What each field means
Inputs
- Mowable lot size (sq ft)
- The mowable lot size used in the calculation, measured in sq ft. Starts at 7500 sq ft so you have a working example on load.
- Base mowing rate (sq ft/min)
- The base mowing rate used in the calculation, measured in sq ft/min. Starts at 300 sq ft/min so you have a working example on load.
- Terrain difficulty
- Pick the option that matches your situation — the maths changes per option. Choices: Flat, open, easy access, Moderate slopes / obstacles, Steep slopes / heavy trimming.
- Target crew revenue per hour ($)
- The target crew revenue per hour used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 90 $ so you have a working example on load.
- Trim/edge/blow/bag add-on ($)
- The trim/edge/blow/bag add-on used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 12 $ so you have a working example on load.
Results
- Mowing job price
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Estimated mowing time
- Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Effective hourly rate
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
How much should terrain difficulty change the price?
Steep slopes require slower ground speed, sometimes a push mower or string trimmer instead of a zero-turn for safety, and more careful maneuvering around obstacles like trees, gardens, and play equipment. A 1.5x terrain multiplier on a job that would otherwise take 20 minutes flat means budgeting for 30 minutes, which should be reflected in price, not absorbed as unpaid extra time.
Should trim and blow always be bundled into the base price?
Most residential customers expect trimming, edging, and blow-off included in a standard mow price rather than itemized, since separating them creates friction and looks like nickel-and-diming. Commercial and HOA contracts more often itemize services since they're negotiated by facilities managers comparing line items across vendors.
What target hourly rate should a mowing crew aim for?
This depends on crew size and market, but a single operator running a zero-turn on residential lots often targets $60-$90 per hour in revenue, while a two-person crew (mower plus trimmer) often targets $90-$140 per hour combined to cover both wages plus equipment and overhead.
Accuracy and limitations
- Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
- Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
- This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.
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RevenueLab. (2026). Lawn Mowing Crew Pricing Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/lawn-mowing-crew-pricing
<p>Source: <a href="https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/lawn-mowing-crew-pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawn Mowing Crew Pricing Calculator — RevenueLab</a> (2026).</p>
Source: [Lawn Mowing Crew Pricing Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/lawn-mowing-crew-pricing) (2026).