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Paver Calculator

Find how many pavers you need for a patio or walkway, including a waste allowance.

Inputs

A common 4×8in paver ≈ 0.222 sq ft.

Saved Scenarios

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Pavers Needed

991

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How it's calculated

Formula

Pavers=⌈AreaPaver Area×(1+Waste%)⌉Pavers = \lceil \dfrac{Area}{Paver\ Area} \times (1 + Waste\%) \rceil
Waste\%
— Extra allowance for cuts and breakage

What is the Paver Calculator?

This calculator finds the raw paver count for your area, then adds a waste allowance for cuts along edges, borders, and breakage during handling.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the total area to cover.
  2. 2 Enter your paver's individual area (length × width).
  3. 3 Enter a waste allowance percentage.

Worked examples

200 sq ft, 4×8in pavers, 10% waste

About 991 pavers needed.

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Limitations

  • •Complex layouts, curved borders, and patterns (herringbone, basket weave) typically need more waste allowance than a simple running-bond layout.

Frequently asked questions

How much waste allowance should I use?

10% is typical for simple rectangular layouts; complex patterns or many cuts around curves and edges often need 15-20%.