How Many Pavers for a 14x16 Patio?
How many pavers for a 14x16 patio: about 1,008 standard 4x8 inch pavers to cover 224 square feet, or 1,109 with 10 percent extra for cuts and breakage.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Paver count by size
| Paver size (in) | Per sq ft | Pavers needed | With 10% waste |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x8 | 4.5 | 1,008 | 1,109 |
| 6x6 | 4 | 896 | 986 |
| 6x9 | 2.67 | 599 | 658 |
| 12x12 | 1 | 224 | 247 |
| 16x16 | 0.5625 | 126 | 139 |
| 24x24 | 0.25 | 56 | 62 |
Per-square-foot counts are nominal; actual pavers are slightly smaller to allow for joints, so check the count printed on the pallet or product sheet.
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How much waste to add
Add about 5 percent for a simple square patio with a straight running bond, and 10 to 15 percent for herringbone, curves or many cuts along the edges.
Base and sand for a 14x16 patio
Under the pavers, a patio usually gets about 4 inches of compacted paver base, which is roughly 3.9 tons for this size, plus about 1 inch of bedding sand, around 0.69 cubic yards. The paver calculator runs base, sand and paver counts together.
Related: How Much Paver Base for a 14x16 Patio?
Edging and joints
Edge restraint along every open side keeps the pavers from spreading. After compacting the pavers, sweep polymeric or joint sand into the gaps.
Ordering materials
Buy pavers from one production run where possible so the color matches. Ask how many square feet a pallet covers and whether partial pallets are sold. Bulk base and sand delivered together usually beat bagged products on cost.
Slope and drainage
Patios should slope away from the house about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot so water does not pool against the foundation. Build the slope into the compacted base so the sand bed and pavers stay a consistent thickness.
Measuring the patio
Lay out the patio with stakes and string, square it with the 3-4-5 method and measure. Measure out to the edge restraint, since base should extend a few inches beyond the pavers on each side.
Questions people ask
How many 4x8 pavers for a 14x16 patio?
About 1,008, or 1,109 with 10% waste.
How many 12x12 pavers for a 14x16 patio?
About 224, or 247 with 10% waste.
How many square feet is a 14x16 patio?
224 square feet.
How much extra should I order for pavers?
About 5 percent for simple layouts and 10 to 15 percent for complex patterns.
How deep should paver base be for a patio?
About 4 inches compacted for patios, more in clay or cold climates.
Related guides
- How Many Pavers per Square Foot? Size Chart
- How Much Paver Base Do I Need? Depth and Tons
- How Deep Should Paver Base Be? Patio vs Driveway
- How Much Sand for Pavers? Bedding and Joint Sand
- Paver Edge Restraint: Types and How to Install It
- How Much Does a Pallet of Pavers Weigh?
- How Many Pavers for a 12x24 Patio?
- How Many Pavers for a 14x14 Patio?
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