Pavers for 50 sq ft by paver size
| Paver size | Exact | +10% waste | +15% (herringbone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 in (brick) | 225 | 248 | 259 |
| 6×6 in | 200 | 220 | 230 |
| 6×9 in | 134 | 147 | 154 |
| 12×12 in | 50 | 55 | 58 |
| 16×16 in | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| 24×24 in | 13 | 14 | 15 |
50 sq ft is about the size of a walkway or a small landing.
Base and sand for 50 sq ft
- 4-inch gravel base: 0.62 cu yd ≈ 0.9 tons
- 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 0.93 cu yd ≈ 1.4 tons
- 1-inch bedding sand: 0.15 cu yd ≈ 0.2 tons, or 9 bags of 0.5 cu ft
Base gravel compacts, so many installers add 10–15% to the base quantity.
The math (4×8 pavers)
50 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 248 pavers
50 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 0.62 cu yd base
Common questions
How many pavers for 50 square feet?
248 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 55 pavers of 12×12.
How much gravel for a 50 sq ft paver patio?
0.9 tons (0.62 cu yd) for a 4-inch base.
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the paver calculator guide.