Paver Patio Calculator

Pavers, base, bedding sand, polymeric sand and edging for your patio.

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Area192 sq ft
Pavers994 (15% waste)
Crushed stone base6 tons
Bedding sand1 tons
Polymeric sand4 bags (50 lb)
Edging59 ft
Estimated cost$1,298

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  • 192 sq ft area
  • 994 pavers
  • 6.0 tons base
Materials List
Recommended materials and quantities
Pavers994
Base6 tons
Sand1 tons

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Paver patio, 192 sq ft

A 16 x 12 ft herringbone patio on 6" of compacted base and 1" of bedding sand.

Materials
$1,298
Time
2 weekends
Level
Intermediate
6 steps 5 tools 5 materials
  1. 1

    Call 811 and lay out

    Have utilities marked, then stake and string the outline. Set a fall of about 1/8 in per foot away from the house.

  2. 2

    Excavate for 7" plus the paver

    Dig out the base, sand and paver thickness and compact the soil.

  3. 3

    Build the base

    Spread 6.0 tons in 2 in lifts and compact each lift.

01 · Your numbers
Area
192 sq ft
Pavers
994
Base
6.0 tons
Est. cost
$1,298
02 · The plan

6 steps · 5 tools · 5 materials

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How to estimate a paver patio

Pavers = area x (1 + waste) / paver area. Follow the paver patio installation guide for the base and joint details.

  1. Measure the area. Multiply length by width in feet.
  2. Pick a pattern. Herringbone wastes about 15% to cuts, running bond about 5%.
  3. Count pavers. Divide the area with waste by the area of one paver.
  4. Size the base. A walking patio usually gets 4 to 6 in of compacted stone and 1 in of sand.

Waste by pattern

PatternWaste
Running bond5%
Basket weave5%
Herringbone15%
Circular or fan20%

Frequently asked questions

How many pavers do I need for a 12 x 16 patio?

With 4 x 8 in pavers in herringbone, 192 sq ft takes about 994 pavers including 15% waste. Running bond takes about 908.

How deep should the base be?

Plan on 4 to 6 in of compacted crushed stone for a patio and more on soft or frost-prone ground. Driveways need a thicker base.

How much polymeric sand do I need?

A 50 lb bag covers about 60 sq ft with 4 x 8 pavers. Wider joints use more, so check the bag.

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