Paver Area Calculator
Calculate the number of pavers needed for a patio, walkway, or driveway based on paver dimensions and total area.
sq ft
in
in
%
Pavers Needed
990
Without Waste900
Each Paver Area0.2222 sq ft
Pavers Needed vs Total Area
Formule
## Paver Count Formula **Pavers = Area / (Paver L x Paver W) x (1 + Waste%)** Convert paver dimensions from inches to feet (divide by 12) or to square feet (divide by 144). Add 5 to 10 percent waste for straight layouts, 10 to 15 percent for diagonal or curved patterns.
Exemple Résolu
200 sq ft patio with 8 x 4 inch pavers and 10% waste.
- 01Paver area = 8 x 4 / 144 = 0.2222 sq ft
- 02Without waste = 200 / 0.2222 = 900 pavers
- 03With 10% waste = 900 x 1.10 = 990 pavers
Questions Fréquentes
How much sand base do pavers need?
Install 1 inch of leveling sand over a 4 to 6 inch compacted gravel base. The sand provides a smooth setting bed for the pavers.
Why add extra for waste?
Cutting pavers to fit edges creates unusable pieces. Curved edges and diagonal patterns produce more waste than straight layouts.
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