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Everyday utility math — the kind you'd otherwise pull up four browser tabs for. I keep it to one clean answer.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
Pavers needed
496
Gravel base needed
1.65
Bedding sand needed
0.42
Estimated paver cost
$744
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How to use this
- 1Enter patio length (ft).
- 2Enter patio width (ft).
- 3Enter paver length (in).
- 4Enter paver width (in).
- 5Enter waste factor (%).
- 6Enter price per paver ($).
- 7Read your pavers needed on the right — it updates as you type.
- 8Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
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.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
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 $
Results
- Pavers needed: 496
- Gravel base needed: 1.65
- Bedding sand needed: 0.42
- Estimated paver cost: $744
What each field means
Inputs
- Patio length (ft)
- The patio length used in the calculation, measured in ft. Starts at 10 ft so you have a working example on load.
- Patio width (ft)
- The patio width used in the calculation, measured in ft. Starts at 10 ft so you have a working example on load.
- Paver length (in)
- The paver length used in the calculation, measured in in. Starts at 8 in so you have a working example on load.
- Paver width (in)
- The paver width used in the calculation, measured in in. Starts at 4 in so you have a working example on load.
- Waste factor (%)
- The waste factor used in the calculation, measured in %. Starts at 10 % so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–30 %.
- Price per paver ($)
- The price per paver used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 1.5 $ so you have a working example on load.
Results
- Pavers needed
- Returned as a whole number and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Gravel base needed
- Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Bedding sand needed
- Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Estimated paver cost
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
How many pavers do I need for a 10x10 patio?
With standard 4x8-inch pavers and 10% waste, about 495 pavers, though exact count depends on your chosen paver size and pattern.
How deep should the gravel base be under a 10x10 patio?
4 inches of compacted gravel base is standard for a patio, increasing to 6-8 inches if the area also handles vehicle traffic.
Do I need edge restraints for a paver patio?
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.
Accuracy and 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.
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RevenueLab. (2026). 10x10 Paver Patio Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/10x10-paver-patio-calculator
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Source: [10x10 Paver Patio Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/10x10-paver-patio-calculator) (2026).