Hardscape/Paver Calculator

1. Enter project area. Measure the patio, walkway, or driveway area in square feet.

2. Select paver size. Choose from common paver dimensions. The calculator converts to square feet per paver automatically.

3. Set waste factor. Use 10% for straight rectangular layouts, 15% for standard patterns, and 20% for complex curves or borders.

4. Choose base depth. 4 inches for walkways, 6 inches for patios, and 8 inches for driveways that support vehicle traffic.

The calculator uses standard hardscape material calculations:

The number 324 comes from the conversion factor: 27 cubic feet per cubic yard times 12 inches per foot. A 1-inch layer over 324 square feet equals exactly 1 cubic yard.

Every paver installation needs three layers: compacted gravel base for structural support, a 1-inch sand setting bed for leveling, and the pavers themselves. Skipping or shortcutting the base layer leads to settling, shifting, and callbacks.

Bidding hardscape projects. Get accurate paver counts and material volumes before quoting. Knowing the exact gravel and sand quantities prevents under-ordering or over-spending.

Ordering materials. Calculate everything in one place: pavers, base gravel, and setting sand. Place one order for all materials and coordinate a single delivery.

Planning equipment and labor. The weight estimates help determine if you need a skid steer, how many dump truck loads to plan for, and how much crew time to allocate for material handling.