Paver Calculator
Free Paver Calculator for home & garden projects. Enter dimensions to get material lists and cost estimates. Enter your values for instant results.
Reviewed by Abdullah, Technical Content Specialist
Formula
Pavers = Area (sq ft) x 144 / (Paver L x Paver W); Base = Area x Depth / 27
Calculate the project area in square feet. Multiply by 144 (sq in per sq ft) and divide by the paver area in square inches to get the paver count. For the gravel base, multiply the area by the base depth in feet and divide by 27 for cubic yards. Sand is calculated at a standard 1-inch bedding layer. Add 10% to all quantities for waste.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Backyard Patio Project
Problem:Calculate materials for a 20 ft x 15 ft patio using 12x6 inch pavers with a 6-inch gravel base.
Solution:Area = 20 x 15 = 300 sq ft\nPavers per sq ft = 144 / (12 x 6) = 2.0\nTotal pavers = 300 x 2 = 600, with 10% waste = 660\nBase = 300 x 0.5 / 27 = 5.56 cu yd (7.50 tons)\nSand = 300 x (1/12) / 27 = 0.93 cu yd
Result:660 pavers, 5.56 cu yd base, 0.93 cu yd sand
Example 2: Garden Walkway
Problem:Calculate materials for a 30 ft x 4 ft walkway using 8x8 inch pavers with a 4-inch base.
Solution:Area = 30 x 4 = 120 sq ft\nPavers per sq ft = 144 / 64 = 2.25\nTotal = 120 x 2.25 = 270, with waste = 297\nBase = 120 x (4/12) / 27 = 1.48 cu yd
Result:297 pavers, 1.48 cu yd base, 0.37 cu yd sand
References
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