Paver Calculator
A 12 × 12 inch paver covers exactly 1 square foot, so a 200 square foot patio needs 200 pavers plus about 10 percent for cuts.
Paver counts come straight from the area divided by the face size of one paver. Add waste for cuts — 5 percent on a rectangular patio, up to 15 percent on curves and diagonals.
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Coverage figures are nominal face dimensions; actual pavers include a small joint allowance. Estimates only — confirm with your supplier before ordering.
Pavers coverage by option
| Option | Covers | Per 500 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 12" × 12" (1.00 sq ft) | 1 sq ft | 500 pavers |
| 16" × 16" (1.78 sq ft) | 1.78 sq ft | 281 pavers |
| 6" × 9" holland (0.375 sq ft) | 0.38 sq ft | 1334 pavers |
| 4" × 8" brick (0.222 sq ft) | 0.22 sq ft | 2253 pavers |
Pavers questions people actually ask
- How many pavers do I need per square foot?
- One 12 × 12 paver per square foot, 4.5 holland stones per square foot, or 4.5 standard 4 × 8 bricks per square foot.
- How much waste should I add for paver cuts?
- Five percent for a plain rectangle, 10 percent for a running bond or herringbone pattern, and up to 15 percent for curves and circles.
- What goes under pavers?
- Four to six inches of compacted gravel base for a patio (more for a driveway), then one inch of coarse bedding sand.
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How this number is calculated
Coverage figures are nominal face dimensions; actual pavers include a small joint allowance. Counts are the total area divided by the coverage of one unit, rounded up, with your waste allowance applied. See all our assumptions.