Paver Calculator
Enter your patio area and paver size to get the number of pavers needed, including a waste factor and optional cost.
Results
- Pavers needed
- 594
- Patio area
- 120 sq ft
- Coverage per paver
- 0.222 sq ft
Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.
Enter your patio area and paver size to get the number of pavers needed, including a waste factor and optional cost.
Also works as a patio paver calculator and brick paver estimator.
How to use the paver calculator
- Enter the patio length in ft.
- Enter the patio width in ft.
- Enter the paver length in in.
- Enter the paver width in in.
- Enter the waste factor in %.
- Optionally add a price to estimate the total project cost.
- Read your quantities instantly — no sign-up, and you can print the estimate to take to the supplier.
Worked example
Inputs
- Patio length
- 12 ft
- Patio width
- 10 ft
- Paver length
- 8 in
- Paver width
- 4 in
- Waste factor
- 10 %
Results
- Pavers needed
- 594
- Patio area
- 120 sq ft
- Coverage per paver
- 0.222 sq ft
Using the example values above, the paver calculator returns 594 (pavers needed). Change any field to match your own project and the numbers update instantly.
How much extra should I order?
Always order a little extra. A 5% waste factor suits simple, square projects; 10% is right for most jobs; bump it to 15–20% for irregular shapes, diagonal patterns, or uneven ground. Running short almost always costs more than the leftover material.
Formula
Pavers = patio area ÷ paver area, then × (1 + waste%). Paver area = paver length × paver width ÷ 144.
Frequently asked questions
- How many pavers do I need per square foot?
- It depends on size. A standard 8×4 in paver covers 0.22 sq ft, so you need about 4.5 per square foot.
- How much extra should I buy?
- Add 10% for cuts and breakage, more for diagonal or herringbone patterns.
- How many pavers do I need per square foot?
- A standard 8×4 in paver covers 0.22 sq ft, so you need about 4.5 pavers per square foot before waste.
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