Paver Calculator
To work out how many pavers you need, multiply the length by the width of your area to get square feet, add 5–15% for cuts and breakage, then divide by the size of one paver. This calculator does that for NT Pavers' natural stone and porcelain pavers, rounds up to full crates, and adds the gravel base, bedding sand, joint sand and pool coping for your project.
- Rounds up to full crates
- Gravel base, bedding & joint sand
- Pool coping count
- Natural stone & porcelain
How to use the paver calculator
- Pick your project. Patio, walkway, pool deck or driveway. This sets a starting base depth and shows the right pavers. Driveways show driveway pavers only.
- Enter your area. Type the length and width in feet and inches. For an L-shaped or irregular space, split it into rectangles and use Add another area. If you already know the square footage, choose I know the total sq ft.
- Choose the paver. Pick natural stone (travertine, marble or limestone) or porcelain, then the shape (rectangle, square, French pattern or modular sets) and the size.
- Set the laying pattern and waste. Straight lay needs about 5% extra, running bond about 10%, and herringbone, diagonal or curved layouts about 15%. You can change the percentage.
- Choose how it will be installed. Sand-set on gravel shows base and sand amounts. Mortar-set on concrete and pedestal installs don’t use a gravel base.
- Pool deck only: tick Add pool coping and enter the pool size or perimeter to count coping pieces.
How the calculator works
- Area: length × width for each area, added together (sq ft). Square meters are shown too.
- Pavers: area × (1 + waste %) ÷ the area of one paver, rounded up. For modular pattern sets it divides by the area of one set (18 sq ft for the modular set, 10.5 sq ft for the mini modular set). French pattern is sold by the square foot, so it is counted in sq ft and crates.
- Crates: NT Pavers sells full crates only, so the square footage you need is divided by the coverage of one crate and rounded up. The leftover is useful to keep for future repairs.
- Gravel base: area × base depth, converted to cubic yards, plus 15% because gravel compacts. Tons use about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
- Bedding sand: area × sand depth (usually 1″), at about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
- Joint sand: based on the joint length for the paver size, the joint width and the paver thickness. Coverage varies by brand, so check the bag.
- Pool coping: pool perimeter ÷ the length of one coping piece, plus 5% for corner cuts, then rounded up to full crates.
Worked examples
| Project | Paver | Area | With waste | Pavers | Crates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10′ × 10′ patio | Natural stone 16″ × 24″, running bond | 100 sq ft | 110 sq ft (10%) | 42 pcs | 1 crate (176 sq ft) |
| 12′ × 12′ patio | Porcelain 24″ × 24″, straight lay | 144 sq ft | 151 sq ft (5%) | 38 pcs | 1 crate (60 pcs) |
| 12′ × 20′ patio | Natural stone French pattern | 240 sq ft | 264 sq ft (10%) | Sold by sq ft | 2 crates (352 sq ft) |
| 4′ × 40′ walkway | Stone 6″ × 12″, running bond | 160 sq ft | 176 sq ft (10%) | 352 pcs | 1 crate (400 pcs) |
| 20′ × 40′ driveway | 3cm porcelain 16″ × 32″, running bond | 800 sq ft | 880 sq ft (10%) | 248 pcs | 5 crates (960 sq ft) |
How deep should the paver base be?
For sand-set pavers, the calculator starts from common industry guidance. Clay soil, frost, drainage and heavier traffic can all call for more, so confirm the depth with your installer.
| Project | Compacted gravel base | Bedding sand |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway | 4″ | 1″ |
| Patio | 6″ | 1″ |
| Pool deck | 6″ | 1″ |
| Driveway | 8″–12″ (calculator uses 10″) | 1″ |
Example: a 12′ × 16′ patio (192 sq ft) with a 6″ base needs about 4.1 cubic yards of gravel (about 5.7 tons, including compaction) and about 0.6 cubic yards of bedding sand.
Paver calculator FAQ
How many pavers do I need?
Multiply length by width to get square feet, add 5–15% for waste, and divide by the area of one paver in square feet. For example, a 10′ × 10′ patio in 16″ × 24″ pavers (2.67 sq ft each) with 10% waste needs 110 ÷ 2.67 = 42 pavers.
How many 12″ × 12″ pavers do I need for a 10′ × 10′ area?
A 10′ × 10′ area is 100 sq ft, and a 12″ × 12″ paver covers 1 sq ft, so you need 100 pavers plus waste: about 105 for a straight lay or 110 for a running bond.
How much extra should I order?
About 5% for a straight lay, 10% for running bond, and 15% for herringbone, diagonal or curved layouts. Because NT Pavers ships full crates, you will usually have a few extra pieces to keep for repairs.
How much paver base do I need?
Multiply the area in square feet by the base depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. A 6″ base under 200 sq ft is 200 × 0.5 ÷ 27 = 3.7 cubic yards, plus about 15% for compaction.
How much sand do I need for pavers?
Bedding sand is usually 1″ deep: area × (1 ÷ 12) ÷ 27 gives cubic yards. Joint sand depends on the paver size, joint width and thickness; the calculator estimates it in pounds and 50 lb bags.
Do I have to buy full crates?
Yes. NT Pavers sells full crates, and opening a crate carries a fee. The calculator rounds up to full crates and shows the square footage, piece count and weight you will receive.
How many pavers are in a crate?
It depends on the size. For example, a crate of 16″ × 24″ travertine, marble or limestone holds 66 pieces (176 sq ft), a crate of French pattern covers 176 sq ft, and a crate of 24″ × 24″ porcelain holds 60 pieces (240 sq ft). Pick your paver in the calculator to see its crate.
How do I calculate pool coping?
Measure the pool’s perimeter in feet (for a rectangle, 2 × length + 2 × width), convert to inches, and divide by the length of one coping piece. Add about 5% for corners. A 16′ × 32′ pool has a 96′ perimeter, so 12″ × 24″ coping needs about 51 pieces.
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