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class=\"pm\">\n<header class=\"pm__hero\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<nav class=\"pm__crumb\">Blog &nbsp;&rsaquo;&nbsp; Construction Calculators &nbsp;&rsaquo;&nbsp; Paver Calculator<\/nav>\n<p><span class=\"pm__eyebrow\">Contractor Calculator &middot; Pavers<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"rv-h1-a\">Paver Calculator:<\/span> <span class=\"rv-h1-b\">Pavers, Base, and Bedding Sand<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"pm__dek\">Set the area and the paver size. Count, base gravel, and bedding sand update as you type.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm__hero-cta\"><a class=\"pm__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free<\/a><span class=\"pm__hero-cta-note\">Free to try. A photo becomes an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__rating\"><span class=\"pm__stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span> <b>4.8<\/b> <span class=\"pm__rating-sub\">on the App Store for SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__meta\">\n<span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>Updated October 13, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>5 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pm__prefsrc\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=simplywise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:36px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:6px 14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe6ff;border-radius:999px;color:#2563eb;font:600 13.5px\/1.3 Inter,-apple-system,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"swc__presets\" id=\"swc-mode\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset is-on\" data-m=\"lw\">Length x width<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-m=\"sf\">Total square feet<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"swc-lw\">\n<div class=\"swc__grid\">\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-len\">Length (ft)<\/label><input id=\"swc-len\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"1\" max=\"500\" step=\"0.5\" value=\"20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-wid\">Width (ft)<\/label><input id=\"swc-wid\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"1\" max=\"500\" step=\"0.5\" value=\"12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"swc-sf\" style=\"display:none\">\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-area-in\">Total area (sq ft)<\/label><input id=\"swc-area-in\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"1\" max=\"100000\" step=\"1\" value=\"240\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label>Paver size (nominal, inches)<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"swc__presets\" id=\"swc-sizes\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset is-on\" data-l=\"8\" data-w=\"4\">4 x 8<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-l=\"6\" data-w=\"6\">6 x 6<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-l=\"9\" data-w=\"6\">6 x 9<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-l=\"8\" data-w=\"8\">8 x 8<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-l=\"12\" data-w=\"6\">6 x 12<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-l=\"24\" data-w=\"12\">12 x 24<\/button><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"swc__hint\">Nominal sizes published by Belgard, September 14, 2026.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__grid3\">\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-pl\">Paver length (in)<\/label><input id=\"swc-pl\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"1\" max=\"48\" step=\"0.25\" value=\"8\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-pw\">Paver width (in)<\/label><input id=\"swc-pw\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"1\" max=\"48\" step=\"0.25\" value=\"4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-joint\">Joint spacing (in)<\/label><input id=\"swc-joint\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"1\" step=\"0.0625\" value=\"0.125\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label>Waste factor<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"swc__presets\" id=\"swc-wastes\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset is-on\" data-v=\"5\">5 percent<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-v=\"8\">8 percent<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-v=\"10\">10 percent<\/button><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"swc__hint\">Five for a plain rectangle, ten for a cut pattern.<\/span><input id=\"swc-waste\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"30\" step=\"1\" value=\"5\" aria-label=\"Waste factor percent\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__grid\">\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label>Base depth (in)<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"swc__presets\" id=\"swc-bases\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset is-on\" data-v=\"4\">4<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-v=\"6\">6<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"swc__preset\" data-v=\"8\">8<\/button><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"swc__hint\">Your local spec sets the real depth.<\/span><input id=\"swc-base-in\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"24\" step=\"0.5\" value=\"4\" aria-label=\"Base depth in inches\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__field\"><label for=\"swc-sand-in\">Bedding sand depth (in)<\/label><input id=\"swc-sand-in\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"4\" step=\"0.125\" value=\"1\"><span class=\"swc__hint\">One inch nominal, plus or minus 3\/16 in.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__out\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<div class=\"swc__big\"><span class=\"swc__num\" id=\"swc-pavers\">1,083<\/span><span class=\"swc__unit\" id=\"swc-pavers-unit\">pavers at 4 x 8 in, waste included<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__row\"><span>Area covered<\/span><b id=\"swc-area\">240 sq ft<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__row\"><span>Base gravel<\/span><b id=\"swc-base\">2.96 cu yd (5.48 tons)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__row\"><span>Bedding sand<\/span><b id=\"swc-sand\">0.74 cu yd (40 bags at 50 lb)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"swc__row swc__row--last\"><span>Each paver covers<\/span><b id=\"swc-cover\">0.23 sq ft each at a 0.125 in joint<\/b><\/div>\n<p class=\"swc__note\">Tons use 3,700 lb per compacted cubic yard, the Washington State DOT figure read September 14, 2026. Bags assume 0.5 cubic feet per 50 lb bag, the top of the EPA range; confirm the yield on your bag. No material prices: none cleared our sourcing bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style id=\"swcost-style\">.swk h3.swk__kicker{display:block;margin:0 0 10px;font:700 11px Inter,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2563eb;line-height:1.4;}.swk{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dbe6ff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(16,24,40,.10);padding:22px 22px 16px;margin:18px auto 4px;max-width:720px;text-align:left;}.swk__kicker{display:block;font:700 11px Inter,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px;}.swk__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;}.swk__field label{display:block;font:600 13px Inter,sans-serif;color:#334155;margin-bottom:6px;}.swk__field input{width:100%;min-height:48px;font:600 17px Inter,sans-serif;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;border-radius:12px;background:#f8fafc;color:#0f172a;}.swk__big{margin:16px 0 8px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}.swk__num{font:800 40px\/1.1 Inter,sans-serif;color:#0f172a;}.swk__unit{font:500 14px Inter,sans-serif;color:#475569;}.swk__row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:8px 0;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;font-size:15px;}.swk__note{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#64748b;margin:10px 0 0;}@media(max-width:600px){.swk__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.swk__num{font-size:34px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"swk\" id=\"swk\">\n<h3 class=\"swk__kicker\">Paver calculator: price the patio<\/h3>\n<div class=\"swk__grid\">\n<div class=\"swk__field\"><label for=\"swk-size\">Patio area (sq ft)<\/label><input id=\"swk-size\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"1000000\" step=\"any\" value=\"240\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swk__field\"><label for=\"swk-lab\">Labor $ per sq ft<\/label><input id=\"swk-lab\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"100000\" step=\"any\" value=\"13\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swk__field\"><label for=\"swk-mat\">Materials $ per sq ft<\/label><input id=\"swk-mat\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\" min=\"0\" max=\"100000\" step=\"any\" value=\"6.6646\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swk__big\" aria-live=\"polite\"><span class=\"swk__num\" id=\"swk-total\">$0<\/span><span class=\"swk__unit\">before markup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"swk__row\"><span>Labor<\/span><b id=\"swk-l\">$0<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"swk__row\"><span>Materials<\/span><b id=\"swk-m\">$0<\/b><\/div>\n<p class=\"swk__note\">Defaults: a SimplyWise Cost Estimator run, October 13, 2026, a 20 by 12 ft paver patio: $3,120.00 labor, $1,599.50 materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n(function(){\n  function $(i){return document.getElementById(i);}\n  function n(id){var v=parseFloat($(id).value);return (isFinite(v)&&v>=0)?v:0;}\n  function usd(x){return '$'+Math.round(x).toLocaleString('en-US');}\n  function run(){var s=n('swk-size'),l=s*n('swk-lab'),m=s*n('swk-mat');\n    $('swk-total').textContent=usd(l+m);$('swk-l').textContent=usd(l);$('swk-m').textContent=usd(m);}\n  ['swk-size','swk-lab','swk-mat'].forEach(function(i){$(i).addEventListener('input',run);});\n  run();\n})();\n<\/script><\/p>\n<figure class=\"pm__fig\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A paver installer setting blocks by hand along a string line with a screed board, a loaded wheelbarrow behind him, the takeoff a paver calculator has to match\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1725586660046-0c2bea151543?w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;fit=crop&amp;q=80&amp;auto=format\"\/><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><script>\n(function(){\n  \/\/ SOURCED CONSTANTS, one block. Pure geometry (144 sq in per sq ft,\n  \/\/ 27 cu ft per cu yd, 12 in per ft) is not sourced and is not listed here.\n  \/\/\n  \/\/ BASE_TONS_PER_CY = 1.85 short tons per compacted cubic yard.\n  \/\/   Washington State DOT, Design Manual M 22-01.23, Chapter 620, Exhibit\n  \/\/   620-1 \"Unit Dry Weight, Gravel Base and Surfacing\", September 2024,\n  \/\/   read 2026-09-14: the Crushed Surfacing Base Course row prints a flat\n  \/\/   3,700 lb\/cy = 1.85 T\/cy in the \"Compacted on Roadway\" column (NOT the\n  \/\/   truck-measure column). The exhibit's \"3,700 lb\/cy is recommended as\n  \/\/   the most suitable factor\" footnote belongs to the *Gravel Base row,\n  \/\/   not to this one; the constant does not rest on that footnote.\n  \/\/   SECOND SOURCE: Wisconsin DOT, Facilities Development Manual 19-5,\n  \/\/   Table 3.1 \"Compacted Aggregate Conversion Factors\", read 2026-09-14:\n  \/\/   Base Aggregate Dense 3\/4-Inch, 1.75 to 2.1 tons per cubic yard,\n  \/\/   \"for compacted material\". 1.85 sits inside that range.\n  \/\/\n  \/\/ SAND_CUFT_PER_BAG = 0.5 cubic feet per 50 lb bag.\n  \/\/   Derived from 50 lb divided by 100 lb per cubic foot. The 100 lb per\n  \/\/   cubic foot figure is the low end of \"Sand, moist, 1 cubic foot,\n  \/\/   100 to 110 lb\" in the U.S. EPA \"Standard Volume-to-Weight Conversion\n  \/\/   Factors\" table, read 2026-09-14. Bag yields are printed on the bag and\n  \/\/   vary by product; the widget says so on screen.\n  \/\/\n  \/\/ PAVER SIZE PRESETS are nominal face dimensions published by Belgard on\n  \/\/   its own product pages, all read 2026-09-14:\n  \/\/     4 x 8   Holland Stone (belgard.com\/product\/holland-stone\/) and\n  \/\/             Catalina Slate (belgard.com\/product\/catalina-slate\/)\n  \/\/     6 x 6   Dublin Cobble (belgard.com\/product\/dublin-cobble-paver\/),\n  \/\/             Appian Stone, Dimensions Single Unit\n  \/\/     6 x 9   Dublin Cobble, Appian Stone, Dimensions Single Unit\n  \/\/     8 x 8   Catalina Slate\n  \/\/     6 x 12  Dimensions Single Unit\n  \/\/               (belgard.com\/product\/dimensions-single-unit\/)\n  \/\/     12 x 24 Dimensions Single Unit\n  \/\/\n  \/\/ BEDDING SAND DEFAULT 1 in with a plus or minus 3\/16 in tolerance.\n  \/\/   Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Regional Construction\n  \/\/   Standards, Section 521 Pavers, June 2016, clause 2.7.B.2.a, read\n  \/\/   2026-09-14: \"the thickness of the sand setting bed shall be 1-inch\n  \/\/   with a tolerance of plus or minus 3\/16-inch.\"\n  \/\/\n  \/\/ NO PRICE CONSTANTS. 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A 240 sq ft patio takes 1,083.<\/li>\n<li>Base gravel = area times depth in feet, divided by 27. Tons = yards times 1.85.<\/li>\n<li>Waste is 5 percent on a rectangle, 10 percent once the pattern cuts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pm__tldr-cta\"><span>Price the patio from a photo, free to try.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>How the paver calculator works<\/h2>\n<p>A paver calculator divides area by paver plus joint: 240 sq ft of 4 by 8s takes 1,083. A 4 by 8 in paver with a 1\/8 in joint measures 4.125 by 8.125 in, or 0.23 sq ft.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the area by that, multiply by the waste factor, then round UP. Rounding down leaves the last row short, on a dye lot you cannot match.<\/p>\n<h2>Paver calculator worked example: a 20 by 12 ft patio<\/h2>\n<p>Twenty by twelve is 240 sq ft. At 0.23 sq ft a unit the bare field is just over 1,031 pavers. Add 5 percent for cuts and you order <strong>1,083<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The base is 80 cubic feet, or <strong>2.96 cubic yards<\/strong>. At 1.85 tons a compacted yard that is <strong>5.48 tons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The sand is 20 cubic feet, or 0.74 cubic yards. At half a cubic foot to a 50 lb bag that is <strong>40 bags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pm__inline-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a> turns that patio photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2>Paver calculator sizes and what they cover<\/h2>\n<p>Nominal faces published by Belgard, joint added at 1\/8 in.<\/p>\n<table class=\"pm__table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Nominal size<\/th>\n<th>Covers each<\/th>\n<th>Per 100 sq ft<\/th>\n<th>Pattern<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4 x 8 in<\/td>\n<td>0.23 sq ft<\/td>\n<td>430<\/td>\n<td>Running bond<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 x 6 in<\/td>\n<td>0.26 sq ft<\/td>\n<td>384<\/td>\n<td>Grid, borders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 x 9 in<\/td>\n<td>0.39 sq ft<\/td>\n<td>258<\/td>\n<td>Cobble blend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8 x 8 in<\/td>\n<td>0.46 sq ft<\/td>\n<td>219<\/td>\n<td>Large grid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12 x 24 in<\/td>\n<td>2.03 sq ft<\/td>\n<td>50<\/td>\n<td>Plank slab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A 12 by 24 in slab covers almost nine times a 4 by 8 in brick.<\/p>\n<h2>How deep the base and the sand go<\/h2>\n<p>Base depth is set by what drives on it; your local specification rules. The paver calculator&#8217;s 4, 6 and 8 in presets are entry points, not advice. Hampton Roads sets layers of 4 in maximum, compacted to 95 percent density.<\/p>\n<p>The Hampton Roads regional standard fixes the setting bed at <strong>1 in, plus or minus 3\/16 in<\/strong>. It does not correct grade, and thicker sand ruts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"pm__promo\">\n<h2>Turn the takeoff into a signed quote<\/h2>\n<p>The paver calculator gives quantities. The customer wants a number. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/cost-estimator\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a> turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Pricing is $29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr, about $20\/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pm__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Waste factor: 5 percent or 10<\/h2>\n<p>A rectangle in a running bond cuts only the two ends, so 5 percent carries it. A 45 degree herringbone cuts every perimeter paver on a diagonal, so use 10 percent. Curves and blended colors belong at 10 too.<\/p>\n<h2>Order the patio in this sequence<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"pm__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>Measure the finished field<\/h3>\n<p>Count comes off the finished surface. The dig runs wider, because the base extends past the restraint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Fix the paver size first<\/h3>\n<p>Size drives count, pattern and cut waste at once.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Convert base to tons<\/h3>\n<p>Quarries sell by the ton. Bring yards for the dig and tons for the order.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Buy in one delivery<\/h3>\n<p>Dye lots shift between runs. Ordering the waste up front beats matching a pallet later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pm__next\">\n<h2>Keep reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/construction-calculators\/\">Construction Calculators: the full set<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/concrete-slab-cost-calculator\/\">Concrete Slab Cost Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/mulch-calculator\/\">Mulch Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/retaining-wall-calculator\/\">Retaining Wall Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__sources\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<h3>Paver dimensions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/product\/holland-stone\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Belgard, Holland Stone<\/a> (4 x 8 in; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/product\/dimensions-single-unit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Belgard, Dimensions Single Unit<\/a> (6 x 6, 6 x 9, 6 x 12, 12 x 24 in; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belgard.com\/product\/catalina-slate\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Belgard, Catalina Slate<\/a> (4 x 8 and 8 x 8 in; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Base and bedding<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrpdcva.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/4972\/Section-521---Pavers-PDF\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hampton Roads Regional Construction Standards, Section 521 Pavers<\/a> (sand bed 1 in, plus or minus 3\/16 in; base in 4 in layers at 95 percent density; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.wa.gov\/publications\/manuals\/fulltext\/m22-01\/620.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington State DOT Design Manual M 22-01.23, Exhibit 620-1<\/a> (crushed surfacing base course, compacted, 3,700 lb or 1.85 tons per cubic yard; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsindot.gov\/rdwy\/fdm\/fd-19-05.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wisconsin DOT Facilities Development Manual 19-5, Table 3.1<\/a> (second source: dense base aggregate, 1.75 to 2.1 tons per cubic yard; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2016-03\/documents\/conversions.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. EPA Standard Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors<\/a> (moist sand, 100 to 110 lb per cubic foot, so a 50 lb bag holds 0.45 to 0.5 cubic feet; 2026-09-14).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Product<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator, App Store<\/a> (4.8 rating; 2026-09-09).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"pm__faq\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<h2>Common questions on paver quantities<\/h2>\n<h3>Counting pavers<\/h3>\n<details>\n<summary>How many pavers do I need for a 10 by 12 patio?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>That is 120 sq ft. A 4 by 8 in paver at a 1\/8 in joint covers 0.23 sq ft. The field is 516 pavers, and 5 percent waste takes the order to 542.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How many 4 by 8 pavers are in 100 square feet?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>About 430 at a 1\/8 in joint, before waste. With no joint it is 450. The joint is the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What waste factor should I use for pavers?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Five percent for a plain rectangle in a running bond. Ten percent for herringbone, curves, or any perimeter cut on a diagonal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<h3>Base and sand<\/h3>\n<details>\n<summary>How much gravel do I need under pavers?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Area times base depth in feet, divided by 27. A 240 sq ft patio at 4 in deep needs 2.96 cubic yards, or 5.48 tons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How thick should the sand under pavers be?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>One inch nominal, plus or minus 3\/16 in, per the Hampton Roads regional paver standard. It is not there to correct grade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can SimplyWise price a paver patio from a photo?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds, with material and labor line items. Free to try, $29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pm__final\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<span class=\"pm__eyebrow\">Order once<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Turn the paver takeoff into a signed quote.<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. 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