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Paver calculator
Industry standard
Result
Area
Pavers needed
Region
Waste
Prices: national avg · Jun 2026 · sources
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Estimate how many pavers you need for a patio, walkway, or driveway from the area and your paver size.

Formula

pavers = area_ft² ÷ (paver_l × paver_w ÷ 144) × (1 + waste)

Method & sources
How we calculateArea ÷ paver area (pavers per ft² by size), with waste; base aggregate computed from depth. Full method →
Formula verified against the published standard above. Method last reviewed June 2026. Estimates are for planning — confirm against supplier quotes.

How it works

Divide the area by the area of one paver. Add 10% for cuts on edges and curves.

Don't forget the base

Pavers sit on a compacted gravel and sand base — estimate those with the gravel calculator.

Worked example

A 12 x 16 ft paver patio

A 12 x 16 ft patio is 192 square feet. With 6 x 6 inch pavers (0.25 sq ft each) you need 768 pavers before waste. Patios have cut edges, so add 10% — about 845 pavers. For a running-bond or herringbone pattern, bump to 15% because the diagonal cuts waste more.

Below the pavers you need a base: typically 4-6 inches of compacted crushed stone plus an inch of bedding sand. For 192 square feet at 5 inches of base, that's about 3 cubic yards of crushed stone — use the crushed stone calculator.

What affects your result

Common mistakes to avoid

Where the numbers come from

Paver counts are exact geometry. Add extra for herringbone or circular patterns, which cut more.

Frequently asked questions

How many 6x6 pavers per square foot?

Four — each 6×6″ paver covers a quarter of a square foot.

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