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Patio and Paver Calculator

Estimate patio pavers plus base and bedding materials from project area, paver size, joint width, and layer depths.

Inputs

Area and paver

Range: 1–100,000 ft2

Range: 1–48 in

Range: 1–48 in

Range: 0–1 in

Base, bedding and waste

Range: 1–24 in

Compacted aggregate base depth. Common residential values are 4 in for walkways and 6 in for patios.

Range: 0–4 in

Screeded bedding layer under the pavers. 1 in is typical; enter 0 if the pavers are set directly on the base or on pedestals.

Range: 80–150 lb/ft3

Compacted density from the supplier. Crushed stone base is about 100 to 110 lb/ft3; bedding sand about 95 to 105 lb/ft3. Used only for the weight estimate.

Range: 0–25

Result

Area with waste
210.0
Coverage per paver
0.222
Pavers required
863.00 pavers
Base aggregate weight
3.85 tons
Base material volume
70.0
Bedding sand weight
0.96 tons
Bedding sand volume
17.5

How this was calculated

Pavers required
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Planning estimate only. Verify the entered measurements, product data sheet, site conditions, and applicable local requirements before ordering or installing. This calculator does not establish product suitability or code compliance.