Paver Calculator

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Calculate the number of pavers needed for your patio, walkway, or driveway project. Enter your project dimensions and paver size to get accurate quantities.

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Enter Your Measurements

Results

Pavers Needed (with 10% waste)

713

pavers

Exact Count

648

pavers

Project Area

144

sq ft

Bedding Sand

0.67

tons

Gravel Base

2.49

tons

Cost Estimate

$

per paver

Estimated Cost

$534.75

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Formula

Pavers = (Area sq ft รท Paver sq ft) ร— 1.10

How to Use This Calculator

How to Use

  1. 1

    Enter the total project area dimensions.

  2. 2

    Enter the size of one paver in inches.

  3. 3

    Results include paver count with 10% waste allowance.

  4. 4

    Sand and gravel estimates are for standard base preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pavers do I need per square foot?

It depends on paver size. For standard 4x8 inch pavers, you need about 4.5 pavers per square foot. For 12x12 inch pavers, you need 1 per square foot.

How thick should the base be for pavers?

Use 4-6 inches of compacted gravel base topped with 1 inch of bedding sand. For driveways, use 6-8 inches of base.
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About This Calculator

This calculator uses the formula: Pavers = (Area sq ft รท Paver sq ft) ร— 1.10. All calculations follow industry-standard methods. Results are estimates โ€” always verify with a licensed professional for structural or code-compliant work.

Built and maintained by the CalcSmart team. Last updated March 2026.

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