Paver base calculator
Plan the base under a patio or walkway. Returns crushed-stone base plus 1" leveling sand.
Inputs
Result
Crushed base
2.00 t
1.48 cu yd
Leveling sand
0.50 t
0.37 cu yd
Total area
120 sq ft
The formula
Base tons = (L × W × baseDepth/12) ÷ 27 × 1.35. Sand tons = same with sand depth × 1.35.
Worked example
12 × 10 ft, 4" base + 1" sand = 2.0 t crushed + 0.5 t sand.
Frequently asked
›How much gravel base under pavers?
4" for walkways, 6" for patios, 8–10" for driveways over compacted soil.
›Does the base need to be compacted?
Yes — compact in 2" lifts with a plate compactor before the sand bed goes down.
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