How Many Pavers Do I Need?

The number of pavers you need depends on your patio size and the paver dimensions. Here's the formula and a quick-reference table for all common paver sizes.

The formula

Number of pavers = (Area in sq ft × 144) ÷ (Paver length in” × Paver width in”)

Then multiply by 1.10 to add a 10% waste factor for cuts at edges.

Coverage by paver size

Paver size	Pavers per sq ft	For 100 sq ft	For 200 sq ft
4×8 inch (brick)	4.5	495 pavers	990 pavers
6×6 inch	4.0	440 pavers	880 pavers
6×9 inch	2.7	297 pavers	594 pavers
12×12 inch	1.0	110 pavers	220 pavers
16×16 inch	0.56	62 pavers	124 pavers
12×24 inch	0.5	55 pavers	110 pavers
24×24 inch	0.25	28 pavers	56 pavers

All counts include 10% waste factor.

Complete patio project: what you need

For a 12×16 ft patio (192 sq ft) with 12×12” concrete pavers:

Material	Quantity
Pavers (12×12”)	211 pieces
Sand base (1” deep)	0.59 cu yd or 8 bags
Gravel base (4” deep)	2.37 cu yd
Polymeric sand (joints)	2–3 bags (50 lb)

How to lay pavers: base preparation

Excavate — Remove 6–8 inches of soil (4” gravel + 1” sand + paver thickness)
Compact subgrade — Use a plate compactor on the natural soil
Gravel base — Add 4 inches of compacted crushed stone (2 lifts of 2”)
Sand bedding — Spread 1 inch of coarse sand, screed level
Set pavers — Lay with 1/8”–1/4” joint spacing
Polymeric sand — Sweep into joints, mist to activate

Paver patterns and waste factors

Pattern	Extra waste to add
Running bond	5%
Herringbone (45°)	10–15%
Basket weave	5%
Circular patterns	15–20%

Diagonal and circular patterns require more cuts, so plan for extra waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pavers do I need for a 10x10 patio?

A 10×10 ft patio (100 sq ft) needs approximately 450 standard 4×8 inch brick pavers, or about 100 pieces of 12×12 inch concrete pavers. Always add 5–10% extra for cuts and waste.

How do I calculate the number of pavers I need?

Divide your patio area (in square inches) by the area of one paver (in square inches), then add 5–10% for waste. For example: 100 sq ft = 14,400 sq in. One 12×12" paver = 144 sq in. 14,400 ÷ 144 = 100 pavers + 10 extra = 110 total.

How much sand do I need under pavers?

You need a 1-inch sand bed under pavers. For 100 sq ft: 100 × 1/12 = 0.31 cubic yards, or about 4–5 bags of paver sand (50 lb bags). See our Sand Calculator for exact amounts.

How thick should the gravel base be under pavers?

Use 4–6 inches of compacted gravel base for a patio, and 6–8 inches for a driveway. Compact in 2-inch lifts for best results.

How many pavers are on a pallet?

A standard pallet holds 80–100 square feet of pavers, depending on paver size and the supplier. Check the pallet spec sheet from your supplier for the exact count.