How many pavers do you need for a 500 sq ft patio?

A 500 sq ft patio needs 2,475 brick pavers (4×8 in) including 10% waste, on 9.3 tons of base gravel (4 in) and 2.1 tons of bedding sand (1 in).

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Pavers (4×8 in)2,475
Base gravel9.26 tons (6.17 cu yd)
Bedding sand2.08 tons (1.54 cu yd)
Sand in 0.5 cu ft bags84
Patio area500 sq ft
How many pavers do you need for a 500 sq ft patio — diagram

Pavers for 500 sq ft by paver size

Paver sizeExact+10% waste+15% (herringbone)
4×8 in (brick)2,2502,4752,588
6×6 in2,0002,2002,300
6×9 in1,3341,4671,534
12×12 in500550575
16×16 in282310324
24×24 in125138144

500 sq ft is about the size of a large patio with several zones or a fire pit area.

Base and sand for 500 sq ft

  • 4-inch gravel base: 6.17 cu yd ≈ 9.3 tons
  • 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 9.26 cu yd ≈ 13.9 tons
  • 1-inch bedding sand: 1.54 cu yd ≈ 2.1 tons, or 84 bags of 0.5 cu ft

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

The math (4×8 pavers)

500 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 2,475 pavers 500 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 6.17 cu yd base

Common questions

How many pavers for 500 square feet?

2,475 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 550 pavers of 12×12.

How much gravel for a 500 sq ft paver patio?

9.3 tons (6.17 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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