Paver Calculator
To find how many pavers you need, divide your patio or walkway area by the area of one paver. For example, 4 by 8 inch pavers cover 0.222 square feet each, so a 100 square foot patio needs about 450 of them. Add about 5 percent for cuts and breakage.
Pick your paver size; we add 5% by default for cuts and breakage. Round patios use the round option.
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Enter your measurements above to see how much pavers you need.
Measure the area, not the pavers
Work out the total area you are paving in square feet, then let the calculator divide by your paver size. This is more reliable than trying to count rows.
We add 5 percent by default to cover cuts around edges and the occasional cracked paver. Bump it up for lots of curves or diagonal patterns.
Do not forget the base
Pavers sit on a compacted gravel base topped with a 1 inch sand setting bed. Use the gravel and sand calculators to estimate those layers too.
Buy from the same batch where you can, so the color matches, and keep a few spares for future repairs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pavers do I need for a 10x10 patio?
A 10x10 patio is 100 square feet. With 4x8 inch pavers (0.222 sq ft each) that is about 450 pavers; with 12x12 inch pavers it is about 100. Add about 5 percent for cuts.
How many 4x8 pavers per square foot?
About 4.5. Each 4x8 inch paver covers 0.222 square feet, so 1 / 0.222 = 4.5 pavers per square foot.
How much extra should I buy for cuts?
About 5 percent for a simple square or rectangle, and up to 10 percent for curves, circles, or diagonal patterns.
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