How many pavers do you need for a 250 sq ft patio?

A 250 sq ft patio needs 1,238 brick pavers (4×8 in) including 10% waste, on 4.6 tons of base gravel (4 in) and 1 tons of bedding sand (1 in).

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Pavers (4×8 in)1,238
Base gravel4.63 tons (3.09 cu yd)
Bedding sand1.04 tons (0.77 cu yd)
Sand in 0.5 cu ft bags42
Patio area250 sq ft
How many pavers do you need for a 250 sq ft patio — diagram

Pavers for 250 sq ft by paver size

Paver sizeExact+10% waste+15% (herringbone)
4×8 in (brick)1,1251,2381,294
6×6 in1,0001,1001,150
6×9 in667734767
12×12 in250275288
16×16 in141155162
24×24 in636972

250 sq ft is about the size of a patio with room for dining and lounging.

Base and sand for 250 sq ft

  • 4-inch gravel base: 3.09 cu yd ≈ 4.6 tons
  • 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 4.63 cu yd ≈ 6.9 tons
  • 1-inch bedding sand: 0.77 cu yd ≈ 1 tons, or 42 bags of 0.5 cu ft

Base gravel compacts, so many installers add 10–15% to the base quantity.

The math (4×8 pavers)

250 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 1,238 pavers 250 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 3.09 cu yd base

Common questions

How many pavers for 250 square feet?

1,238 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 275 pavers of 12×12.

How much gravel for a 250 sq ft paver patio?

4.6 tons (3.09 cu yd) for a 4-inch base.

Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the paver calculator guide.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Results are estimates — confirm with your supplier.

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