Paver Calculator
Enter your patio dimensions and the size of a single paver. The calculator finds the paver's face area, divides your patio area by it, and can add an optional waste allowance for cuts around the edges and breakage.
Your measurements
Pavers needed
240 pavers
120 ft² patio
Typical installed cost
Installed, materials + labor — a ballpark to sanity-check bids, not a quote. See the cost breakdown.
Estimates only. Verify against your supplier's coverage figures before ordering.
Footprint
Footprint to scale
Coverage
- Paver face
- 0.5 ft²
- Pavers per ft²
- 2
The formula
Pavers = (Patio ft² ÷ paver ft²) × (1 + waste %)
Example: A 12 ft × 10 ft patio (120 ft²) with 12 in × 6 in pavers (0.5 ft² each) needs 120 ÷ 0.5 = 240 pavers, ~252 with 5% waste.
How it works
- 1Multiply patio length × width to get the area in square feet.
- 2Convert the paver size to feet and multiply for one paver's face area.
- 3Divide patio area by paver area to get the paver count.
- 4Optionally add 5–10% for cuts around the border and breakage, then round up.
Frequently asked questions
How many pavers do I need per square foot?
Divide 1 by the paver's face area in square feet. A 12 in × 6 in paver covers 0.5 ft², so you need 2 per square foot. A 12 in × 12 in paver covers 1 ft², so you need 1 per square foot.
How much extra should I order for waste?
Add about 5% for a straightforward square or rectangular patio, and up to 10% for diagonal (herringbone) patterns or curved and angled borders, where you cut more pavers.