How many pavers for a 10x10 patio?
A 10x10 patio needs 473 standard pavers (4 x 8 in).
That is 100 sq ft, including 5% for cuts and breakage.
A 10x10 patio by the numbers
| Patio area | 100 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Pavers, 4 x 8 in | 473 |
| Pavers, 6 x 6 in | 420 |
| Pavers, 12 x 12 in | 105 |
| Compacted gravel base, 4 in | 1.23 cu yd |
| Bedding sand, 1 in | 0.31 cu yd |
| Edge restraint | 40 linear ft |
By paver size
| Paver size | Pavers needed |
|---|---|
| 4 x 8 in | 473 |
| 6 x 6 in | 420 |
| 12 x 12 in | 105 |
Counts include 5% for cuts. Waste by pattern, and per-pallet counts.
Where that number comes from
- 10 ft × 10 ft = 100 sq ft
- A 4 x 8 in paver covers 32 sq in = 0.2222 sq ft
- 100 ÷ 0.2222 = 450 pavers
- Add 5% for cuts and breakage = 473 pavers
Working to a different size? The calculator takes any dimensions and returns the same figures.
The one that catches people on this size
Four inches of compacted gravel under 100 sq ft is 1.23 cu yd of base and 0.31 cu yd of bedding sand, with about 40 linear feet of edge restraint round the perimeter. How deep the base has to be, and which sand.
Before you order: getting a paver patio right.