Pavers for 300 sq ft by paver size
| Paver size | Exact | +10% waste | +15% (herringbone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 in (brick) | 1,350 | 1,485 | 1,553 |
| 6×6 in | 1,200 | 1,320 | 1,380 |
| 6×9 in | 800 | 880 | 920 |
| 12×12 in | 300 | 330 | 345 |
| 16×16 in | 169 | 186 | 195 |
| 24×24 in | 75 | 83 | 87 |
300 sq ft is about the size of a 15×20 patio — dining area plus a grill zone.
Base and sand for 300 sq ft
- 4-inch gravel base: 3.7 cu yd ≈ 5.6 tons
- 6-inch gravel base (clay or wet soil): 5.56 cu yd ≈ 8.3 tons
- 1-inch bedding sand: 0.93 cu yd ≈ 1.3 tons, or 50 bags of 0.5 cu ft
Base gravel compacts, so many installers add 10–15% to the base quantity.
The math (4×8 pavers)
300 sq ft × 1.10 × 144 ÷ (4 × 8) = 1,485 pavers
300 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 = 3.7 cu yd base
Common questions
How many pavers for 300 square feet?
1,485 pavers of 4×8 in with 10% waste, or 330 pavers of 12×12.
How much gravel for a 300 sq ft paver patio?
5.6 tons (3.7 cu yd) for a 4-inch base.
Want the full method, tips and other sizes? See the paver calculator guide.