How Many Pavers for an 8x8 Patio?
How many pavers for an 8x8 patio: about 288 standard 4x8 inch pavers to cover 64 square feet, or 317 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 | 288 | 317 |
| 6x6 | 4 | 256 | 282 |
| 6x9 | 2.67 | 171 | 188 |
| 12x12 | 1 | 64 | 71 |
| 16x16 | 0.5625 | 36 | 40 |
| 24x24 | 0.25 | 16 | 18 |
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.
Related: How Much Paver Base for an 8x8 Patio?
Cuts and waste
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 an 8x8 patio
Plan on roughly 1.1 tons of paver base at 4 inches compacted and about 0.20 cubic yards of bedding sand at 1 inch. Clay or freeze-thaw areas often use 6 inches of base. The paver calculator runs base, sand and paver counts together.
Related: How Many Pavers for a 12x20 Patio?
Finishing touches
Edge restraint along every open side keeps the pavers from spreading. After compacting the pavers, sweep polymeric or joint sand into the gaps.
Measuring the patio
Measure the patio in feet and multiply for square feet. For L-shapes or curves, split the area into rectangles and circles and add them. Mark the outline with paint or string first so your numbers match the real layout.
Common mistakes
Skimping on base depth, skipping compaction and using too much bedding sand are the most common errors. Thick sand shifts and causes dips. Another is forgetting edge restraint, which lets pavers creep outward over time.
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.
Questions people ask
How many 4x8 pavers for an 8x8 patio?
About 288, or 317 with 10% waste.
How many 12x12 pavers for an 8x8 patio?
About 64, or 71 with 10% waste.
How many square feet is an 8x8 patio?
64 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?
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