Paver Brick Calculator
Calculate how many pavers you need for a patio, driveway, walkway or garden path. Enter your area dimensions, choose paver/brick size — get paver count, sand needed, and material cost instantly.
Pavers per Sq Ft by Size
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pavers do I need for a patio?
Pavers needed = Patio area (sq ft) ÷ Paver area (sq ft) × 1.1 (10% waste). Example: 200 sq ft patio with 4×8 inch pavers (0.222 sq ft each): 200 ÷ 0.222 = 900 pavers × 1.1 = 990 pavers. For a herringbone or diagonal pattern, add 15% waste instead of 10%. Use the calculator with your patio length × width.
How many pavers per square foot?
Pavers per sq ft varies by paver size: 4×8 inch = 4.5 pavers/sq ft. 6×6 inch = 4 pavers/sq ft. 6×9 inch = 2.67 pavers/sq ft. 12×12 inch = 1 paver/sq ft. 16×16 inch = 0.56 pavers/sq ft. Always add 10% for straight patterns or 15% for diagonal/herringbone to account for cuts and breakage.
How deep should sand be under pavers?
Recommended bedding sand depth: 1 inch (25mm) of compacted bedding sand below pavers. Plus 4–6 inches of compacted gravel base. Total excavation depth = paver thickness + 1 inch sand + 4–6 inches gravel. For patios: 1 inch sand × area sq ft ÷ 12 = cubic ft of sand needed. Example: 200 sq ft patio: 200/12 = 16.7 cu ft bedding sand + polymeric joint sand separately.
What is the difference between pavers and bricks?
Bricks are used for walls (vertical). Pavers are designed for horizontal surfaces (patios, driveways, paths) and are manufactured thicker and denser to withstand vehicular/foot traffic loads. Paver thickness: 2–3.5 inches depending on application. Standard brick thickness: 2.25–3 inches. Pavers have lower water absorption and higher compressive strength than standard bricks.
How much does a paver patio cost?
Average paver patio cost: Concrete pavers: ₹60–120/sq ft installed. Natural stone pavers: ₹150–300/sq ft. DIY paver cost (materials only): ₹30–80/sq ft. 200 sq ft patio: Materials ₹6,000–16,000 + Labour ₹6,000–14,000 = Total ₹12,000–30,000. US rates: $10–25/sq ft materials, $15–25/sq ft labour. Our calculator gives material quantities and cost.