Paver Patio Calculator: Pavers, Base & Cost | BuildCalc

Installed cost

144 sq ft patio of 4 × 8 in (brick) pavers · national average prices

Pavers4 × 8 in (brick), incl. 10% waste

Gravel base2.67 cu yd at 6 in compacted

Bedding sand0.6 tons at 1 in

Cost per sq ftInstalled, incl. base and edging

Key takeaways

DIY materials would run $849 – $1,435, about 59% of the installed price.
The gravel base and bedding sand weigh about 4.3 tons combined.

Installed estimate

Concrete paver patio, 144 sq ft installedNational 2026 range adjusted by your local cost level. Complex patterns, steps and walls cost more.$1,440 – $2,448

Pavers to buy by size

Shopping list

713 paversPavers, 4 × 8 in (brick)713 pavers (712.8 needed)
3.73 tonsCrushed stone base2.67 cu yd for 6 in compacted
0.44 cu ydBedding sandAbout 0.6 tons at 1 in
3 bagsPolymeric joint sand50 lb bags (2.4 needed)
48 ftEdge restraintFull perimeter

Detailed numbers

Pavers needed by size (144 sq ft + 10% waste)
Paver size	Pavers per sq ft	Pavers to buy
4 × 8 in (brick)	4.5	713 pavers
6 × 6 in	4	634 pavers
6 × 9 in	2.67	423 pavers
12 × 12 in	1	159 pavers
16 × 16 in	0.56	90 pavers
12 × 24 in	0.5	80 pavers

Base and joint materials
Material	Volume	Weight / count
Compacted gravel base, 6 in	2.67 cu yd	3.73 tons
Bedding sand, 1 in	0.44 cu yd	0.6 tons
Polymeric sand	—	3 50 lb bags
Edge restraint	—	48 ft

Show the math

Area = 12 ft × 12 ft = 144 sq ft
Paver face = 0.2222 sq ft; pavers = ⌈144 × 1.1 ÷ 0.2222⌉ = 713
Base = 144 sq ft × 6 in ÷ 12 = 72 cu ft = 2.667 cu yd × 1.4 t/cu yd = 3.73 tons
Bedding sand = 144 × 1 in ÷ 12 = 12 cu ft = 0.444 cu yd × 1.35 = 0.6 tons
Polymeric sand = ⌈144 ÷ 60⌉ = 3 bags
Edge restraint = perimeter 2 × (12 + 12) = 48 ft
Total = $1,440 – $2,448

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