Paver Calculator
Estimate pavers, sand and base for any patio.
Paver counts come from area ÷ paver face area: a 4 × 8 inch paver covers 0.222 sq ft, so a patio needs about 4.5 pavers per square foot. Multiply length × width, divide by the paver's area, and add 5% for straight cuts or 10% for diagonal patterns. Enter your patio size for pavers, base gravel and sand.
How does the paver calculator work?
Pavers = patio area ÷ single paver area, +10% waste. Base: 4 in of crushed stone; setting bed: 1 in of sand. Both are estimated in cubic yards.
What else do people ask about this calculator?
How many pavers for a 10x10 patio?
With 4×8 in pavers (~4.5 per ft²), a 100 ft² patio needs ~495 pavers including 10% waste.
How much base for pavers?
4 in of compacted crushed stone is standard for patios; 6–8 in for driveways.
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Where can I learn more about these materials?
Weights, coverage, types and buying tips for the materials this calculator estimates.
Gravel guide
How much gravel you need, what a yard weighs, and which type fits your project.
Sand guide
Choose the right sand for pavers, mortar, or bedding and estimate the load accurately.
Asphalt guide
Estimate hot-mix asphalt tonnage for driveways, lots, and overlays.
Crushed Stone guide
#57, #8, ¾″ minus — which crushed stone goes where.
Pea Gravel guide
Smooth, rounded ⅜″ stone for patios, paths, and play areas.
Limestone guide
Crushed limestone for base, drainage, and agricultural use.
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