Paver Calculator
Calculate how many pavers you need for patios, walkways, or driveways. Get paver count, base materials, and cost estimates.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Standard: 4" gravel + 1" sand for patios, 6" gravel for driveways
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594
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(includes 10% waste)
Area:120 sq ft
Pavers (no waste):540 pavers
Extra for waste:+54 pavers
Pallets:2 pallets
Based on 480 pavers per pallet
A pallet of pavers weighs 2,000-3,000 lbs. You'll likely need delivery or a heavy-duty trailer.
Delivery typically costs $50-150 depending on distance.
Base Materials:
Gravel (4"):1.48 cu yd (2.07 tons)
Sand (1"):0.37 cu yd
Polymeric Sand:4 bags (50 lb)
Calculation Steps
Area: 12 × 10 ft= 120 sq ft
Paver Size: 4" × 8" (Standard Brick)= 0.222 sq ft each
Pavers (no waste): 120 ÷ paver area= 540 pavers
+ 10% waste: 540 × 1.10= 594 pavers
Gravel Base: 120 × 4" ÷ 324= 1.48 cu yd
Sand Bedding: 120 × 1" ÷ 324= 0.37 cu yd
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How to Use This Calculator
- Select your project type — Choose patio, walkway, driveway, or other. This sets the recommended pattern and base depth.
- Enter your area dimensions — Measure length and width in feet. For irregular shapes, calculate total square footage.
- Choose your paver size — Common sizes are 4×8 (brick) and 12×12. Enter custom dimensions if needed.
- Select a pattern — Running bond is easiest, herringbone is strongest for driveways.
- Review results — See paver count, pallets needed, and base materials for your project.
How We Calculate
Pavers = (Area sq ft ÷ Paver sq ft) × (1 + Waste%)
Gravel (cu yd) = Area × Depth (in) ÷ 324
Example: 12×10 ft Patio with 4×8" Pavers
- • Area: 12 ft × 10 ft = 120 sq ft
- • Paver size: 4" × 8" = 32 sq in = 0.222 sq ft
- • Pavers needed: 120 ÷ 0.222 = 540 pavers
- • With 10% waste: 540 × 1.10 = 594 pavers
- • Gravel (4"): 120 × 4 ÷ 324 = 1.48 cu yd
- • Sand (1"): 120 × 1 ÷ 324 = 0.37 cu yd
Common Paver Sizes:
- • 4×8" (brick): 4.5 pavers/sq ft
- • 6×6": 4 pavers/sq ft
- • 8×8": 2.25 pavers/sq ft
- • 12×12": 1 paver/sq ft
- • 16×16": 0.56 pavers/sq ft
Based on ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) guidelines.