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 the length by the width, divide by the paver’s face area, and add 5% for straight cuts or 10% for diagonal patterns. Enter your patio dimensions to estimate pavers, base gravel, and sand.
Pavers
743
incl. 10% waste
Base gravel
1.85
yd³ (4 in base)
Sand
0.46
yd³ (1 in bed)
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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 cubic 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
Weight
Crushed Stone guide
Crushed stone sizes suit different applications: #57 stone is commonly used for drainage, concrete, and paver bases; #8 stone works for fine paver bedding, chip seal, and decorative applications; and ¾″ minus, also called crusher run, compacts into a hard driveway base.
Pea Gravel guide
Pea gravel is smooth, rounded ⅜″ stone commonly used for patios, paths, play areas, dog runs, and drainage. One cubic yard weighs about 2,700–2,800 lb and covers approximately 100 sq ft at a 3″ depth. For walkable surfaces, use a 2–3″ layer and edging to keep the gravel contained.
Limestone guide
Crushed limestone for base, drainage, and agricultural use.
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