Paver Calculator

Estimate pavers, aggregate base and bedding sand.

Your inputs

Project name (optional)

Installation pattern

Suggested waste: straight 10%, running 10%, diagonal 15%, herringbone 20%. Adjust for your layout.

Straight layout — schematic, not a cutting plan

Paver units

Single-size pavers: actual dimensions plus joint spacing

Measurement unitsUS customaryMetric

Actual paver length (in)

Actual paver width (in)

Add non-overlapping rectangular sections. Deduct openings from the section they belong to.

Section 1

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Openings & exclusions

Excluded area (ft²)

Material settings & waste

Joint spacing (in)

Compacted aggregate base depth (in)

Bedding sand depth (in)

Base ordering allowance (%)

Added to compacted base volume; confirm loose-to-compacted yield with supplier.

Waste allowance (%)

Editable planning allowance, not an optimized cutting plan.

Complete the required inputs to calculate. Check material settings for additional fields.

Enter dimensions and check the material settings to calculate.

Use this calculator as a guide. Independently verify all calculations for accuracy before starting your project.

“Measure twice. Cut once”
-- dad