# Patio Paver Calculator

> Patio paver calculator: enter your patio dimensions and paver size to get the exact number of pavers needed including a waste allowance. Free, no signup.

- **Canonical URL:** https://boringtoolskit.com/patio-paver-calculator/
- **Category:** Construction & Measurement
- **Evidence level:** authored-methodology
- **Reviewed:** July 26, 2026
- **Last verified:** 2026-10-12
- **Privacy:** Inputs and results stay in this browser unless the page clearly labels an external request.

## How it works

Pavers = ceiling of (area x 1.05) / paver area; cost = pavers x price per paver.

## Worked example

A 300 sq ft patio using 1 sq ft pavers needs about 315 pavers with the 5% cutting allowance.

## Assumptions

- A 5% cutting allowance is added before rounding up.
- Paver area is in square feet; convert inches by dividing by 144.

## Common questions

### How much extra should I order?

About 5% for straight layouts and up to 10% for diagonal patterns or irregular edges.

### How do I price the job?

Multiply the paver count by the per-paver price, then add base material and sand, typically 4 to 6 inches deep.

## Related tools

- /gravel-calculator/
- /concrete-calculator/
- /square-footage-calculator/

## Sources

- [Calculation methodology](/methodology/)
- [Quality evidence and verification standard](/quality-evidence/)

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