Paving Quantity Calculator
Estimate whole pavers, pallet count and purchased face coverage from paved area, paver dimensions, waste and pallet size.
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Calculation breakdown
- Pavers
- ceil(ceil(net area ÷ paver face area) × allowance factor)
Worked example
A 32 m² area using 400 × 400 mm pavers needs 216 pavers with 8% waste, equal to three whole 100-paver pallets if sold that way.
Assumptions
- One paver size covers the measured net area.
- Sub-base, bedding, joints and edge restraints are not part of the unit count.
Sources
Rates effective 23 August 2026.
How this calculator works
Paver face dimensions establish the ideal unit count, but borders, curves, bond pattern, cuts and breakage increase the purchase quantity. This calculator rounds to whole pavers after allowance and then respects a whole-pallet purchasing option while keeping bedding and edge restraints separate.
Frequently asked questions
Does a diagonal paving pattern use more pavers?
It often creates more perimeter cuts, so increase the allowance based on pattern, edge geometry and the installer's cutting plan.
Are joint widths included in paver coverage?
The calculation uses paver face dimensions; product module sizes or spacer joints can change actual installed coverage slightly.
Does this include bedding sand or base course?
No. Use measured compacted layer depths and supplier densities to calculate those bulk materials separately.