Patio Calculator

Plan a typical segmental paver system: compacted gravel base plus a sand bedding layer before pavers. Enter the patio length and width, then each layer thickness. Default bulk densities are 1600 kg/m³ for both layers—adjust if you use open-graded base or a specific sand.

Sand-only bedding: patio sand calculator. Pavers: paver gravel calculator.

Patio base and bedding

Layer 1 density (default 1600 kg/m³)

kg/m³

Layer 2 density (default 1600 kg/m³)

kg/m³

Results

Total footprint area: 0.00 m²

Gravel base: 0.00 m³ · 0.00 t

Bedding sand: 0.00 m³ · 0.00 t

Combined volume: 0.00 m³

Reference
Patio layers

Edge restraints and cuts

Field trimming and edge stakes do not change area much on large rectangles; add a small waste allowance on small jobs with many curves.

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