Paver Calculator

Work out how many pavers you need for a patio, path or driveway, plus the gravel base and bedding sand that go underneath.

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Haali

Updated October 2026

Calculate your pavers

Results update as you type

Units
Area to cover
Total area
Length
Width
Paver size
Joint width
Paver length
Paver width
Laying pattern
Project
Base gravel depth
Price per paver (optional)
per paver

You need about

Patio area
Base gravel
Bedding sand
Estimated cost

Enter your measurements above to see how much pavers to order.

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How many pavers do I need?

Pavers = area ÷ paver size × (1 + waste)

A patio 12 ft by 12 ft with 6 × 9 in pavers: 144 ft² ÷ 0.375 ft² = 384 pavers. Add 5% for a running bond and order about 404.

The gaps between pavers mean each one covers slightly more ground, so the calculator includes the joint width you enter. Keep a few spare pavers from the same batch for future repairs.

Patterns and waste

Running bond

Rows offset by half a paver. Quick to lay with few cuts.

Add 5%, best for paths

Basket weave

Pairs of pavers set at right angles.

Add 5%, best for patios

Herringbone

Zigzag pattern that locks together under load.

Add 10%, best for driveways

Circular

Rings around a centre point with lots of cuts.

Add 15%, best for features

What goes under pavers

Patio or walkway base gravel 4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)
Driveway base gravel 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm)
Bedding sand 1 in (2.5 cm)
Joint sand Brushed in after laying

The calculator works out base gravel and bedding sand in cubic yards and tons, using about 1.35 tons per cubic yard (1.6 t/m³) for both.

Laying tips

Dig deep enough for the base, the sand and the paver thickness.
Compact the base in layers of 2 to 3 in with a plate compactor.
Give the surface a fall of about 1/4 in per foot (2%) away from the house.
Set edge restraints before you brush in the joint sand.
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