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Paver Calculator and Price Estimator

Find how many pavers a patio, walk or driveway needs for any paver size, with base gravel, sand and the cost.

Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.

From length and width

Enter the length and width.

About lengthSize of this dimension.
About widthSize of this dimension.
About paver lengthActual size.
About paver widthActual size.
About price is perWhat your price is for.
About extra, % (optional)For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
About price per unit (optional)Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Pavers
2,700 pavers
Pavers per 100 sq ft
450
Area
600 sq ft (55.74 m²)

You need 2,700 pavers.

Show the working
  1. pavers = area ÷ paver area, rounded up

From an area

Enter the area.

About areaThe area to fill.
About paver lengthActual size.
About paver widthActual size.
About price is perWhat your price is for.
About extra, % (optional)For waste, cuts or compaction; for example 10.
About price per unit (optional)Price per result unit, for an estimate; prices vary, so use your supplier's.
Result
Pavers
100 pavers
Pavers per 100 sq ft
100
Area
100 sq ft (9.29 m²)

You need 100 pavers.

Show the working
  1. pavers = area ÷ paver area, rounded up

How to use it

Enter the length and width. Enter the area.

Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.

Key facts

pavers = area ÷ (paver length × width), rounded up

Waste

Add about 10% for straight layouts and 20% for diagonal, herringbone or multi-size patterns.

Questions

How many 4 × 8 in pavers for 600 sq ft?

2,700 (4.5 per sq ft), before waste.

How many 12 × 12 in pavers per 100 sq ft?

100.

Formulas

pavers = area ÷ (paver length × width), rounded up

Sources

Limitations

  • Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
  • Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.

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