Paver calculator
Paver Calculator
Estimate base and waste-adjusted paver quantities for a rectangular area.
Results
- Project square footage
- 200.00 sq ft
- Single paver square footage
- 0.22 sq ft
- Base pavers needed
- 900 pavers
- Pavers including waste
- 991 pavers
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What this calculator does
This calculator estimates paver quantities for a rectangular project area using the length and width of the area plus the dimensions of one paver.
It shows project square footage, single-paver square footage, base paver count, and waste-adjusted paver count.
Formula used
Project square footage equals area length times area width. Single-paver square footage equals paver length in feet times paver width in feet. The project area is divided by single-paver area and rounded up; waste is applied before the final paver count is rounded up.
Paver size
Enter individual paver length and width in inches so the calculator can convert each paver to square feet. Use the actual paver face size for the product you plan to compare.
Waste allowance
Waste is added before the final paver count is rounded upward, helping account for cuts, damaged pieces, edge layout, and pattern choices.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include sand or base gravel?
- No. This calculator estimates paver count only. Use separate planning for base gravel, bedding sand, edging, and joint material.
- Why do paver dimensions use inches?
- Individual pavers are commonly measured in inches. The calculator converts those dimensions to feet before calculating square footage.
- Should I add waste for pavers?
- Waste is often helpful for cuts and damaged pieces, especially around edges and patterns. The best allowance depends on layout and product guidance.