How many pavers for a 12x12 patio?
A 12x12 patio needs 681 standard pavers (4 x 8 in).
That is 144 sq ft, including 5% for cuts and breakage.
A 12x12 patio by the numbers
| Patio area | 144 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Pavers, 4 x 8 in | 681 |
| Pavers, 6 x 6 in | 605 |
| Pavers, 12 x 12 in | 152 |
| Compacted gravel base, 4 in | 1.78 cu yd |
| Bedding sand, 1 in | 0.44 cu yd |
| Edge restraint | 48 linear ft |
By paver size
| Paver size | Pavers needed |
|---|---|
| 4 x 8 in | 681 |
| 6 x 6 in | 605 |
| 12 x 12 in | 152 |
Counts include 5% for cuts. Waste by pattern, and per-pallet counts.
Where that number comes from
- 12 ft × 12 ft = 144 sq ft
- A 4 x 8 in paver covers 32 sq in = 0.2222 sq ft
- 144 ÷ 0.2222 = 648 pavers
- Add 5% for cuts and breakage = 681 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 144 sq ft is 1.78 cu yd of base and 0.44 cu yd of bedding sand, with about 48 linear feet of edge restraint round the perimeter. How deep the base has to be, and which sand.
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