How many pavers for a 16x16 patio?
A 16x16 patio needs 1210 standard pavers (4 x 8 in).
That is 256 sq ft, including 5% for cuts and breakage.
A 16x16 patio by the numbers
| Patio area | 256 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Pavers, 4 x 8 in | 1,210 |
| Pavers, 6 x 6 in | 1,076 |
| Pavers, 12 x 12 in | 269 |
| Compacted gravel base, 4 in | 3.16 cu yd |
| Bedding sand, 1 in | 0.79 cu yd |
| Edge restraint | 64 linear ft |
By paver size
| Paver size | Pavers needed |
|---|---|
| 4 x 8 in | 1,210 |
| 6 x 6 in | 1,076 |
| 12 x 12 in | 269 |
Counts include 5% for cuts. Waste by pattern, and per-pallet counts.
Where that number comes from
- 16 ft × 16 ft = 256 sq ft
- A 4 x 8 in paver covers 32 sq in = 0.2222 sq ft
- 256 ÷ 0.2222 = 1,152 pavers
- Add 5% for cuts and breakage = 1210 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 256 sq ft is 3.16 cu yd of base and 0.79 cu yd of bedding sand, with about 64 linear feet of edge restraint round the perimeter. How deep the base has to be, and which sand.
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