Paver Calculator
How many pavers for a patio or walkway
Laying a paver patio or walkway? Enter the area to estimate how many pavers you'll need, with a waste allowance for cuts and breakage.
How many pavers do I need?
Paver counts depend on size. A common 4×8 inch brick paver covers about 0.22 ft³, so roughly 4.5 pavers per square foot. For 12×12 pavers it's 1 per square foot. Don't forget a compacted base and bedding sand underneath.
Frequently asked questions
How many 4x8 pavers per square foot?
About 4.5 standard 4×8-inch pavers cover one square foot.
What goes under pavers?
A compacted gravel base (4–6 inches) topped with about 1 inch of bedding sand.