Paver Patio Calculator
Pavers, base and edging for a patio.
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Results
- Pavers needed
- 208
- Patio area
- 192 sq ft
- Base material
- 3.32 tons
- Edging needed
- 56 ft
Quick answer
Paver count is patio area divided by the coverage of one paver, plus waste, and base material scales with area and depth.
pavers = ceil(area x (1+waste%) / paver area)
How to use the Paver Patio Calculator
- 1Measure the patio length and width, and your paver size.
- 2Enter the compacted base depth, typically 4-6 inches of gravel.
- 3Add waste for cuts around edges and curves, more for complex layouts.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Patio length16 ft
- Patio width12 ft
- Paver length12 in
- Paver width12 in
- Base depth4 in
- Waste allowance8 %
Results
- Pavers needed208
- Patio area192 sq ft
- Base material3.32 tons
- Edging needed56 ft
Frequently asked questions
How thick should the paver base be?
4-6 inches of compacted gravel for patios, more (8-12 in) for driveways.
Do I still need paver sand?
Yes, a 1-inch bedding sand layer sits between the base and the pavers — see the paver sand calculator.
About this calculator
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