Paver Calculator
Calculate how many pavers you need for any patio, walkway, or driveway. Enter area dimensions and paver size to get total count with 5% waste factor.
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the area length and width in feet.
- Enter the paver length and width in inches.
- Results show total area, pavers needed with 5% waste, and paver coverage.
Formula
Area (sq ft) = Length × Width
Pavers needed = ceil(Area ÷ Paver area) × 1.05 (waste factor)
Paver area (sq ft) = Paver length (in) × Paver width (in) ÷ 144
Example
Example: 12×10 ft patio with 4×8 in pavers → 120 sq ft ÷ 0.222 sq ft/paver × 1.05 = 567 pavers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Divide the total area (sq ft) by the area of one paver (sq ft). Add 5–10% for waste and cuts. This calculator does that automatically.
- A 5% waste factor is standard for simple rectangular patterns. For diagonal or herringbone patterns, use 10–15% extra due to increased cuts at edges.
- It depends on paver size. A 4×8 inch brick covers 0.222 sq ft, so about 4.5 pavers per sq ft. A 12×12 inch paver covers 1 sq ft exactly.
- Typically 4–6 inches of compacted gravel base plus 1 inch of sand. High-traffic areas like driveways need 6–8 inches of base.
- Herringbone and other angled patterns require about 10% more pavers due to diagonal cuts at borders. The pattern factor adjusts the count automatically.