Pavers for 100 sq ft by paver size
| Paver size | Exact | +10% waste | +15% (herringbone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 in (brick) | 450 | 495 | 518 |
| 6×6 in | 400 | 440 | 460 |
| 6×9 in | 267 | 294 | 307 |
| 12×12 in | 100 | 110 | 115 |
| 16×16 in | 57 | 62 | 65 |
| 24×24 in | 25 | 28 | 29 |
100 sq ft is about the size of a 10×10 bistro patio.
Base and sand for 100 sq ft
- 4-inch gravel base: 1.23 cu yd ≈ 1.9 tons
- 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 1.85 cu yd ≈ 2.8 tons
- 1-inch bedding sand: 0.31 cu yd ≈ 0.4 tons, or 17 bags of 0.5 cu ft
Base gravel compacts, so many installers add 10–15% to the base quantity.
The math (4×8 pavers)
100 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 495 pavers
100 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 1.23 cu yd base
Common questions
How many pavers for 100 square feet?
495 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 110 pavers of 12×12.
How much gravel for a 100 sq ft paver patio?
1.9 tons (1.23 cu yd) for a 4-inch base.
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the paver calculator guide.