Patio Paver Base & Bedding Sand Calculator

Calculate brick/concrete paver count, crushed stone base (tons), 1-inch bedding sand (cu yds), and joint polymeric sand bags.

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  • No signup
  • No watermarks
Total Pavers (Includes 10% Cuts/Waste)
1,485
Total Patio Surface Area (Sq Ft)
300
Crushed Base Gravel Required (Tons)
6
1" Coarse Bedding Sand (Cubic Yards)
1

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About Patio Paver Base & Bedding Sand Calculator

Calculate brick/concrete paver count, crushed stone base (tons), 1-inch bedding sand (cu yds), and joint polymeric sand bags. Enter Patio Length, Patio Width and Single Paver Length and the tool works out Total Pavers, Total Patio Surface Area and Crushed Base Gravel Required straight away. Everything runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

How to use Patio Paver Base & Bedding Sand Calculator

  1. Enter Patio Length, Patio Width and Single Paver Length.
  2. Adjust the remaining options (Single Paver Width and Compacted Base Depth) to match your case.
  3. Read Total Pavers, Total Patio Surface Area and Crushed Base Gravel Required in the results panel — copy or download what you need.

Key features

  • Shows Total Pavers (Includes 10% Cuts/Waste)
  • Shows Total Patio Surface Area (Sq Ft)
  • Shows Crushed Base Gravel Required (Tons)
  • 5 adjustable inputs, results update as you type
  • No signup, no limits

Frequently asked questions

Is this calculation free and private?
Yes, 100% of calculations execute locally in your web browser. No inputs or personal data are stored or transmitted.
What does the Patio Paver Base & Bedding Sand Calculator give me?
It works out Total Pavers, Total Patio Surface Area, Crushed Base Gravel Required and 1" Coarse Bedding Sand, updating live as you change the inputs.
What do I need to enter?
Just Patio Length, Patio Width, Single Paver Length, Single Paver Width and Compacted Base Depth. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

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