Patio paver material estimator

Paver Patio Calculator

Estimate patio pavers, base gravel, bedding sand, waste, and paver cost from the measured patio size and paver dimensions. Built for quick material ordering before the first trip to the yard.

Units

Patio length (ft)Patio width (ft)Paver length (in)Paver width (in)Base depth (in)Bedding sand depth (in)Waste / cuts (%)Cost per paver ($)

Pavers to buy

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Base gravel

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Bedding sand

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Estimated cost

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Paver count is an order estimate

Base depth, compaction, edge restraint, drainage, slope, geotextile, and local soil conditions change real material needs. Match this estimate to the paver manufacturer and site prep plan.

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Paver patio formula

Patio area ft² = length × width

Pavers = patio area × (1 + waste %) ÷ paver face area

Base yd³ = area ft² × base depth in ÷ 324

Sand yd³ = area ft² × sand depth in ÷ 324

Example

A 12 ft by 16 ft patio using 6×9 in pavers, 10% waste, 4 in base, and 1 in bedding sand needs about 423 pavers, 2.37 yd³ of base, and 0.59 yd³ of sand.A 3.6 m by 4.8 m patio using 150×225 mm pavers, 10% waste, 100 mm base, and 25 mm bedding sand needs about 564 pavers, 1.73 m³ of base, and 0.43 m³ of sand.

Paver Patio Calculator FAQ

How does this paver patio calculator work?+

It multiplies measured job dimensions by the coverage, spacing, or package yield you enter, adds waste, then rounds the buy quantity up. Paver size, base depth, and bedding depth drive the estimate.It multiplies measured job dimensions by the coverage, spacing, or package yield you enter, adds waste, then rounds the buy quantity up. Paver size, base depth, and bedding depth drive the estimate.

Should I use the default waste value?+

Use the default for a quick planning estimate, then raise it for cuts, odd layouts, breakage, bad access, or product-specific loss.Use the default for a quick planning estimate, then raise it for cuts, odd layouts, breakage, bad access, or product-specific loss.

Is this a bid or code approval?+

No. It is a material planning calculator. Verify product data, local code, structural requirements, electrical requirements, and supplier packaging before ordering or building.No. It is a material planning calculator. Verify product data, local code, structural requirements, electrical requirements, and supplier packaging before ordering or building.