Paver Calculator
Plan a patio or walkway. A 12 x 10 ft patio with 4×8 pavers needs 594 pavers, 1.48 cubic yards of base and 0.37 cubic yards of sand.
How many pavers do you need
Divide the area by the area of one paver and add waste for cuts. A 4 x 8 inch paver covers 0.222 sq ft, so a 120 sq ft patio needs about 540 pavers plus 10% waste, which is 594.
For the base, a 4 inch compacted gravel layer over 120 sq ft is 1.48 cubic yards, and a 1 inch sand layer is 0.37 cubic yards. The pavers cost around $712.80.
Installation tips
- Use 4 to 6 inches of compacted base for patios and 8 to 12 inches for driveways.
- Add 15% waste for curved or diagonal patterns.
- Order polymeric sand for joints and edge restraints for the perimeter.
Use the gravel calculator for tons of base.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pavers are in a square foot?
About 4.5 pavers of 4×8 inches, or 4 pavers of 6×6 inches.
How deep should a paver base be?
4 to 6 inches for walkways and patios, up to 12 inches for driveways.
How much sand goes under pavers?
A 1 inch layer of coarse bedding sand.
How much waste should I add?
10% for straight patterns, 15% for curves and diagonals.
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