Paver calculator
Pavers needed for a patio or walkway, plus base sand and gravel.
Short answer: Pavers = (patio sq in ÷ paver sq in) × (1 + waste). Base: 4" gravel + 1" sand. 12 × 10 ft with 8×4" pavers + 10% waste ≈ 594 pavers. Enter your measurements above and the paver calculator returns the quantity, unit conversions and an estimated cost instantly, in imperial or metric — no sign-up needed.
What do you need to measure?
What is the answer?
Pavers
594
Base gravel (4")
1.48 yd³
Bedding sand (1")
0.37 yd³
How does the paver calculator work?
Pavers = (patio sq in ÷ paver sq in) × (1 + waste). Base: 4" gravel + 1" sand.
What does a worked example look like?
12 × 10 ft with 8×4" pavers + 10% waste ≈ 594 pavers.
What do people ask most?
›How thick a base?
4" compacted gravel for foot traffic; 6" for driveways.
›Sand type?
Coarse concrete sand for bedding, polymeric sand for joints.
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