Landscaping
Paver Calculator
Estimate pavers for a patio or walkway from project dimensions, paver size, and a waste factor.
Landscaping
Calculator inputs
Paver Calculator Results
Results update in your browser as you edit inputs. They are planning estimates, not complete shopping lists.
Enter project dimensions to calculate material quantity.
Assumptions
- The patio or walkway is treated as a rectangle.
- Base gravel, bedding sand, edge restraint, and joint sand are not included.
- Pattern cuts and border pieces should be covered with a waste factor.
- If your pavers are sold by the box or pallet, divide the result by the package quantity or coverage and round up.
- Increase waste for diagonal, running-bond, curved, or bordered layouts.
- Any cost estimate uses only the unit price you enter. No store or local price data is used.
Formula
- Patio area = patio length x patio width.
- Paver area = paver width x paver height converted to square feet.
- Pavers needed = ceil(patio area / paver area).
- Pavers including waste = ceil(pavers needed x (1 + waste factor)).
Example calculation
Example: 10 x 10 patio
A 10 ft by 10 ft patio using 12 in by 12 in pavers needs 100 pavers before waste and 105 pavers with 5% waste.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting base gravel and bedding sand are separate materials.
- Using nominal paver size when the actual size differs.
- Not increasing waste for diagonal or running-bond patterns.
FAQ
Does this include paver base?
No. It estimates paver units only. Use the gravel calculator for base material.
Can I enter rectangular pavers?
Yes. Enter the paver width and height in inches.