What this paver calculator calculates
A 12 × 12 ft patio is 144 ft². With 12 × 12 in pavers, the field starts at 144 pavers before cuts and waste.
Formula
Patio area × pavers per ft² = field count; base area × layer depth = aggregate volume.
Worked example
At 10% paver waste, the 144-paver field becomes 159 pavers. A 4 in gravel base over 144 ft² is 48 ft³, or 1.78 yd³ before waste; a 1 in sand bed is 12 ft³.
Ordering decision
Pattern, border, edge restraint, pallet count, and the supplier's pallet coverage decide the final order.
The page cites the applicable Uzi Tools reference table beside the calculator. Product labels, current editions, local code, and a licensed professional govern structural, electrical, and life-safety work.
How to use it
- Enter the measured dimensions and keep the displayed units beside each field.
- Review the pavers for a patio result and the substituted formula before ordering.
- Adjust waste for the layout, cut pattern, product package, and site conditions.
- Copy or print the material list, then verify the cited product data and local requirements.
Pavers for a patio
This paver calculator is for patios, paths, and outdoor hardscape. It counts the selected paver size, adds cutting waste, and estimates the base gravel and bedding sand as separate layers.
Limits and professional review
Measurements, product yield, waste, moisture, and site conditions can change the order quantity. Local code and a licensed professional govern structural and electrical work.