How many pavers do you need for a 150 sq ft patio?

A 150 sq ft patio needs 743 brick pavers (4×8 in) including 10% waste, on 2.8 tons of base gravel (4 in) and 0.6 tons of bedding sand (1 in).

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Pavers (4×8 in)743
Base gravel2.78 tons (1.85 cu yd)
Bedding sand0.63 tons (0.46 cu yd)
Sand in 0.5 cu ft bags25
Patio area150 sq ft
How many pavers do you need for a 150 sq ft patio — diagram

Pavers for 150 sq ft by paver size

Paver sizeExact+10% waste+15% (herringbone)
4×8 in (brick)675743777
6×6 in600660690
6×9 in400440460
12×12 in150165173
16×16 in859398
24×24 in384244

150 sq ft is about the size of a 10×15 patio for a small table and grill.

Base and sand for 150 sq ft

  • 4-inch gravel base: 1.85 cu yd ≈ 2.8 tons
  • 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 2.78 cu yd ≈ 4.2 tons
  • 1-inch bedding sand: 0.46 cu yd ≈ 0.6 tons, or 25 bags of 0.5 cu ft

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

The math (4×8 pavers)

150 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 743 pavers 150 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 1.85 cu yd base

Common questions

How many pavers for 150 square feet?

743 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 165 pavers of 12×12.

How much gravel for a 150 sq ft paver patio?

2.8 tons (1.85 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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