10×10 ft · 12×12 in · 10% waste
Input
100 sq ft ÷ 1.0 sq ft/paver × 1.10Output
110 pavers · 10 boxes at 12/boxStandard patio preset with square pavers.
Paver count is **patio area ÷ paver area + waste buffer**.
**Step 1 — Patio area:**
Rectangle: Length (ft) × Width (ft) = sq ft
**Step 2 — Paver area:**
Paver sq ft = (Width in ÷ 12) × (Height in ÷ 12)
**Example — 12×12 in paver:**
(12 ÷ 12) × (12 ÷ 12) = **1.0 sq ft per paver**
**Example — 4×8 in brick:**
(4 ÷ 12) × (8 ÷ 12) = **0.22 sq ft per paver**
**Step 3 — Count with waste:**
Pavers = ceil(Patio sq ft ÷ Paver sq ft × (1 + waste%))
**Example — 10×10 ft patio, 12×12 in pavers, 10% waste:**
100 ÷ 1.0 × 1.10 = **110 pavers**
**Boxes / pallets:**
Divide total pavers by pavers per box or pallet from your supplier tag — always round up.
Order all pavers from **one production lot** to avoid color variation between batches.
The calculator divides net patio area by individual paver footprint, applies an ICPI-aligned waste buffer, and rounds up to whole pavers, boxes, and pallets.
Formula
pavers = ceil(patio sq ft ÷ paver sq ft × (1 + waste%)) | boxes = ceil(pavers ÷ pavers per box)Use presets for 10×10 ft patio, 12×14 ft entertaining pad, or enter length × width. Measure inside borders — exclude adjacent lawn unless paving it.
Tap a size preset (4×8 in brick, 12×12 in square, 24×24 in slab) or enter width and height in inches from your pallet tag.
Enter pavers per box from retail packaging. Enable cut waste buffer — 10% for straight grid layouts, 15% for diagonal or curved borders per ICPI guidance.
Results show total pavers with waste, boxes to buy (rounded up), and sq ft per paver for verification.
Pavers need compacted gravel base plus bedding sand — use the Sand Calculator and Gravel Calculator for those layers before ordering pavers.
Input
100 sq ft ÷ 1.0 sq ft/paver × 1.10Output
110 pavers · 10 boxes at 12/boxStandard patio preset with square pavers.
Input
40 ÷ 0.22 × 1.10Output
~200 paversSmall brick covers 0.22 sq ft each — more pieces per sq ft.
Input
168 sq ft × 1.15Output
193 paversDiagonal layout increases cut waste — use 15% buffer.
Input
10 m² ≈ 108 sq ftOutput
~119 pavers at 12×12 in with 10%Enter metric area — calculator converts for paver count.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
10×10 ft pad, 12×12 in pavers: 100 pavers + 10% = 110 pavers. At 12 per box → 10 boxes. Running bond layout with straight borders.
40 sq ft walk, 4×8 in brick (0.22 sq ft each): 40 ÷ 0.22 = 182 pavers + 10% = 200 pavers. Herringbone or basketweave may need 15% waste.
12×10 ft (120 sq ft), 12×12 in pavers: 120 + 10% = 132 pavers. Plan edge restraint around the perimeter before screeding sand.
12×12 ft (144 sq ft), 24×24 in slabs (4 sq ft each): 144 ÷ 4 = 36 + 10% = 40 slabs. Fewer cuts but heavier pieces — confirm pallet weight for delivery.
Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.
Full material list from footprint to order.
Coordinate pavers and decorative stone.
| Size | Sq ft / paver | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 8 in brick | 0.22 | Walkways · borders |
| 12 × 12 in | 1.0 | Standard patio grid |
| 12 × 24 in | 2.0 | Plank-style patio |
| 24 × 24 in | 4.0 | Large format pad |
| Layout | Waste % | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Straight running bond | 10% | Minimum for simple grids |
| Diagonal or 45° | 15% | More border cuts |
| Curved borders | 15%+ | Consider 15–20% for tight curves |
| Mixed sizes / herringbone | 15–20% | Complex patterns need extra |
Border cuts, breakage, and layout adjustments consume 10–15% of pavers. **Always add waste** — ICPI recommends 10% minimum.
Color and dimension vary between production lots. Order **all pavers at once** from one lot number.
Pavers float on 1 in screeded sand over 3–4 in compacted gravel. Calculate sand and gravel separately.
Exterior pavers need edge restraint, drainage slope (1–2%), and ICPI waste factors — not standard tile 10% alone for complex patterns.
Nominal 12×12 in pavers may be 11⅞ in with spacing. **Read the pallet tag** for actual dimensions.
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100 sq ft ÷ paver sq ft + waste. With 12×12 in pavers (1 sq ft each) and 10% waste: 110 pavers. At 12 per box, order 10 boxes.
Depends on size. 12×12 in = 1 per sq ft. 4×8 in brick = ~4.5 per sq ft. 24×24 in = 0.25 per sq ft. Enter your paver dimensions on the calculator.
ICPI recommends 10% for straight layouts and 15% for diagonal or curved borders. Enable the cut waste buffer on the calculator.
Varies by manufacturer — often 48–60 pavers per pallet. Read your pallet tag and enter pavers per box or pallet on the form.
Typically 1 in screed layer over compacted base. A 10×10 ft patio at 1 in sand ≈ 8.3 cu ft. Use the Sand Calculator for exact volume.
3–4 in crushed angular stone (#57 or similar) over prepared subgrade. A 10×10 ft pad at 3 in ≈ 25 cu ft (~0.93 cu yd). Use the Gravel Calculator.
Paver math is similar but exterior projects need ICPI waste factors, edge restraint, and separate base material calculations. This calculator is tuned for patio pavers.
Most concrete pavers need 1/16–1/8 in joints filled with polymeric sand for interlock and drainage. Joint width affects layout slightly — waste buffer covers it.
Patio dimensions and paver sizes are processed only in your browser — EverydayTools does not collect or store your measurements.
Quantity estimates only — not landscape contracting or structural engineering. Confirm order quantities with your supplier.
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Reviewed on 2026-06-28.
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From manufacturer carton label
| Package size | To buy |
|---|---|
| 4 × 8 in brick | 0.22 sq ft / paver · Walkways & borders |
| 12 × 12 in | 1.0 sq ft / paver · Standard patio grid |
| 12 × 24 in | 2.0 sq ft / paver · Plank-style patio |
| 24 × 24 in | 4.0 sq ft / paver · Large format pad |