{
  "slug": "10x10-paver-patio-calculator",
  "title": "10x10 Paver Patio Calculator",
  "heading": "10x10 Paver Patio Calculator",
  "category": "other",
  "url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/10x10-paver-patio-calculator",
  "summary": "Paver count, base gravel, sand, and cost for a 10x10 patio.",
  "description": "A 10x10 paver patio is a popular small backyard project. This calculator defaults to that footprint and a common 4x8-inch paver size, returning the number of pavers needed, the tons of gravel base and sand, and total material cost including a waste factor for cuts along the edges.",
  "formula": "Pavers = CEILING((Area × (1 + Waste%)) ÷ Paver Area). Gravel Tons = Area × Base Depth(ft) × 100 lb/cf ÷ 2000. Sand Tons = Area × (1/12) × 100 ÷ 2000.",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-06",
  "run_url": "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/api/public/calc?tool=10x10-paver-patio-calculator",
  "inputs": [
    {
      "id": "length",
      "label": "Patio length",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 10,
      "unit": "ft",
      "min": 1,
      "max": null
    },
    {
      "id": "width",
      "label": "Patio width",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 10,
      "unit": "ft",
      "min": 1,
      "max": null
    },
    {
      "id": "paverLength",
      "label": "Paver length",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 8,
      "unit": "in",
      "min": 2,
      "max": null
    },
    {
      "id": "paverWidth",
      "label": "Paver width",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 4,
      "unit": "in",
      "min": 2,
      "max": null
    },
    {
      "id": "waste",
      "label": "Waste factor",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 10,
      "unit": "%",
      "min": 0,
      "max": 30
    },
    {
      "id": "pricePerPaver",
      "label": "Price per paver",
      "kind": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "default": 1.5,
      "unit": "$",
      "min": 0,
      "max": null
    }
  ],
  "outputs": [
    {
      "id": "pavers",
      "label": "Pavers needed",
      "format": "number",
      "hint": null,
      "primary": true
    },
    {
      "id": "gravelTons",
      "label": "Gravel base needed",
      "format": "decimal",
      "hint": null,
      "primary": false
    },
    {
      "id": "sandTons",
      "label": "Bedding sand needed",
      "format": "decimal",
      "hint": null,
      "primary": false
    },
    {
      "id": "cost",
      "label": "Estimated paver cost",
      "format": "currency",
      "hint": null,
      "primary": false
    }
  ],
  "worked_example": {
    "inputs": [
      "Patio length: 10 ft",
      "Patio width: 10 ft",
      "Paver length: 8 in",
      "Paver width: 4 in",
      "Waste factor: 10 %",
      "Price per paver: 1.5 $"
    ],
    "outputs": [
      "Pavers needed: 496",
      "Gravel base needed: 1.65",
      "Bedding sand needed: 0.42",
      "Estimated paver cost: $744"
    ]
  },
  "how_to": {
    "title": "How to use this",
    "steps": [
      "Enter patio length (ft).",
      "Enter patio width (ft).",
      "Enter paver length (in).",
      "Enter paver width (in).",
      "Enter waste factor (%).",
      "Enter price per paver ($).",
      "Read your pavers needed on the right — it updates as you type.",
      "Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone."
    ]
  },
  "scenarios": [
    {
      "name": "Conservative",
      "description": "Lower-end numbers — what if things land soft?",
      "values": {
        "length": 6,
        "width": 6,
        "paverLength": 5,
        "paverWidth": 2,
        "waste": 6,
        "pricePerPaver": 0.8999999999999999
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Typical",
      "description": "Defaults — the most common real-world setup.",
      "values": {
        "length": 10,
        "width": 10,
        "paverLength": 8,
        "paverWidth": 4,
        "waste": 10,
        "pricePerPaver": 1.5
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Ambitious",
      "description": "Higher-end numbers — what if things really pop?",
      "values": {
        "length": 16,
        "width": 16,
        "paverLength": 13,
        "paverWidth": 6,
        "waste": 16,
        "pricePerPaver": 2.4000000000000004
      }
    }
  ],
  "limitations": [
    "Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.",
    "Results are rounded for readability; add a buffer before ordering, booking, or committing.",
    "Double-check anything with a real cost attached against a local quote."
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How many pavers do I need for a 10x10 patio?",
      "a": "With standard 4x8-inch pavers and 10% waste, about 495 pavers, though exact count depends on your chosen paver size and pattern."
    },
    {
      "q": "How deep should the gravel base be under a 10x10 patio?",
      "a": "4 inches of compacted gravel base is standard for a patio, increasing to 6-8 inches if the area also handles vehicle traffic."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I need edge restraints for a paver patio?",
      "a": "Yes, plastic or metal paver edging around the perimeter is essential to keep pavers from spreading apart over time under foot traffic and freeze-thaw cycles."
    }
  ],
  "related": [
    "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/12x12-paver-patio-calculator",
    "https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/12x24-concrete-pool-deck-calculator"
  ],
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
  "citation": "RevenueLab — 10x10 Paver Patio Calculator (https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/10x10-paver-patio-calculator)"
}