Paver Calculator
Calculate how many pavers you need for patios, walkways, and driveways. Includes gravel base, leveling sand, and polymeric joint sand estimates.
๐งฑ Paver Calculator
Results
Total Area120.00 sq ft
Pavers (exact)493 pavers
Pavers (+ waste)543 pavers
Gravel Base1.5 cu yd
Leveling Sand0.4 cu yd
Polymeric Sand5 bags
๐ก How to Calculate Paver Materials
Paver calculations divide the project area by the area of a single paver (including the joint gap). Common sizes include 4ร8 inches (standard brick), 6ร6, 6ร9, and 12ร12 inches. The joint gap is typically ยผ inch for polymeric sand or โ inch for dry-laid.
A proper paver installation requires three layers below the pavers: compacted subgrade, 4โ6 inches of crushed gravel base, and 1 inch of leveling sand. After laying, polymeric sand is swept into the joints and activated with water to lock pavers in place.
A 12ร10 ft patio with 4ร8" pavers and ยผ" gap = 120 sq ft รท 0.233 sq ft/paver = 515 pavers. Add 10% waste = 567 pavers. Plus 1.5 cu yd gravel base, 0.4 cu yd leveling sand, and 5 bags of polymeric sand.