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Ordering the right number of pavers means accounting for both the paver's actual coverage area and the extra material lost to cutting and breakage.
This calculator finds exactly how many pavers you need for a given area, including a waste allowance.
How it works
Enter the area to cover, your paver's length and width, and a waste percentage (10% is a common default). The calculator finds each paver's coverage area, adds the waste allowance to your total area, and divides to find the number of pavers needed, rounded up.
- Enter area to cover (sq ft).
- Enter paver length (in).
- Enter paver width (in).
- Enter waste/cutting allowance (%).
- Click Calculate to see your results.
Examples
200 sq ft, 12"×12" pavers, 10% waste
Covering 200 sq ft with 12-inch square pavers (1 sq ft each) and a 10% waste allowance requires 220 pavers.
Who should use it
- Ordering the right quantity of pavers for a patio, walkway, or driveway project.
- Comparing material costs across different paver sizes for the same area.
Industry applications
- Landscaping and hardscaping
- Home improvement and DIY construction
Advantages
- Accounts for a customizable waste/cutting allowance.
- Simple two-measurement input for the paver size.
Limitations
- Doesn't account for the width of mortar or sand joints between pavers.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Skipping the waste allowance entirely, then running short mid-project.
- Mixing up length and width units (this calculator expects inches for the paver, square feet for the area).
Best practices
- Order a bit more than the calculated amount if your design includes a lot of cuts (like a curved patio edge), since irregular shapes waste more material than straight edges.
Tips
- For patterns with lots of cuts (herringbone, curved edges), bump the waste allowance up to 15-20% instead of the standard 10%.