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Paver material calculator
Estimate pavers and base material for a rectangular area.
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Project area24m²
Pavers required1,296pavers
Base volume2.4m³
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How to calculate
Estimate pavers and base material for a rectangular area.
pavers = ceil(area ÷ paver face area × waste factor); base volume = area × depth
Worked example
Area length (m): 6; Area width (m): 4; Paver length (cm): 20; Paver width (cm): 10; Paver waste (%): 8; Base depth (cm): 10.
Project area: 24 m²; Pavers required: 1,296 pavers; Base volume: 2.4 m³.
Assumptions and limits
Patterns, edge cuts, joints, compaction, drainage, and irregular boundaries change actual quantities.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Estimate pavers and base material for a rectangular area. Every assumption remains visible so the result can be checked or changed.
When this tool is useful
Use the paver material for an initial estimate, comparison, or classroom calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Area length (m) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Area width (m) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Paver length (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Paver width (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Paver waste (%) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 100. |
| Base depth (cm) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the limits of this paver material?
Patterns, edge cuts, joints, compaction, drainage, and irregular boundaries change actual quantities.
Can I use different units?
Use the units printed beside each field. Convert measurements first when your source uses different units.