How Many Pavers per Square Foot? Size Chart
How many pavers per square foot is a simple division: 144 square inches per square foot divided by the face area of one paver. A 4x8 paver is 32 square inches, so it takes 4.5 per square foot. A 6x6 takes 4, a 6x9 takes about 2.67, and a 12x12 takes 1. Many pavers have built-in spacer nubs and slightly smaller actual sizes, so manufacturers often publish their own per-square-foot figures. Use those when available, and add 5 to 15 percent for waste.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Pavers per square foot chart
| Nominal size (in) | Face area (sq in) | Pavers per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 8 | 32 | 4.5 |
| 6 x 6 | 36 | 4.0 |
| 6 x 9 | 54 | 2.67 |
| 6 x 12 | 72 | 2.0 |
| 12 x 12 | 144 | 1.0 |
| 12 x 24 | 288 | 0.5 |
| 16 x 16 | 256 | 0.56 |
| 24 x 24 | 576 | 0.25 |
Multi-piece patterns sold as kits or “bundles” are usually priced by square foot, so you buy coverage instead of counting individual pieces.
Example patio
A 12x16-foot patio is 192 square feet. With 6x9 pavers at 2.67 per square foot, that is about 513 pavers. Add 10 percent for cuts along edges and curves, and buy about 565.
Waste factor
| Layout | Add |
|---|---|
| Simple rectangle, running bond | 5% |
| Curves or many edges | 10% |
| Herringbone or diagonal | 10 to 15% |
| Circle or fan pattern | Follow kit guidance |
Edges and borders
A soldier course border uses its own count. Measure the perimeter, subtract corners as needed, and divide by the paver length. For a 4x8 paver laid lengthwise, that is 1.5 pavers per linear foot.
Base and sand
Pavers need a compacted gravel base and a bedding layer. Typical residential base is 4 to 6 inches for patios and 8 to 12 inches for driveways, with about 1 inch of bedding sand. See how much paver base do I need and how much sand for pavers. The asphalt base calculator can help estimate base tonnage.
Weight and delivery
Concrete pavers weigh roughly 10 to 12 pounds per square foot at standard thickness, so a 200-square-foot patio is about a ton of pavers. See how much does a pallet of pavers weigh.
Nominal vs actual size
Paver names use nominal sizes. A “6x9” paver may actually measure about 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, with spacer nubs that create a joint for sand. Because the joint is part of the layout, the nominal figure usually gives a good count. If a manufacturer lists pieces per square foot, trust that number over the math, especially for tumbled or irregular shapes.
Bottom line
Divide 144 by the paver’s face area in square inches: 4.5 per square foot for 4x8, 4 for 6x6, 2.67 for 6x9, and 1 for 12x12. Multiply by your area, add 5 to 15 percent for waste, and use the manufacturer’s figure when it is published.
Questions people ask
How many 4x8 pavers per square foot?
4.5.
How many 6x9 pavers per square foot?
About 2.67.
How many 12x12 pavers do I need for 100 square feet?
About 100, plus 5 to 10 percent for waste.
How much extra paver should I buy?
Add 5 percent for simple layouts and 10 to 15 percent for patterns or curves.
Related guides
- How Much Paver Base Do I Need? Depth and Tons
- How Much Sand for Pavers? Bedding and Joint Sand
- How Much Does a Pallet of Pavers Weigh?
- How Many Bricks per Square Foot of Wall or Patio?
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