DIY paver guide
Brick Patio Estimator
Use this brick patio estimator for brick-style pavers such as common 4x8 in units. It turns patio size into brick count, base tons, bedding sand, polymeric sand, edging, and a material cost range.
Quick answer
- A 10x10 brick patio needs about 495 standard 4x8 brick pavers with 10% waste.
- A 12x12 brick patio needs about 713 brick pavers, 3.13 tons of base, and 0.49 cu yd of sand.
- Increase waste for herringbone patterns, borders, curves, and many cut bricks.
Brick patio estimates with 4x8 pavers
| Patio size | Brick pavers | Base tons | Bedding sand | Edging | Typical waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 ft | 495 | 2.17 | 0.34 cu yd | 40 ft | 10-15% |
| 12x12 ft | 713 | 3.13 | 0.49 cu yd | 48 ft | 10-15% |
| 12x16 ft | 951 | 4.17 | 0.65 cu yd | 56 ft | 10-15% |
| 16x20 ft | 1,584 | 6.95 | 1.09 cu yd | 72 ft | 10-15% |
Assumes standard 4x8 in brick pavers, 4 in base, 1 in bedding sand, and 10% waste before pattern adjustments.
Complete project estimator
Paver Material Calculator
One input set for base, bedding sand, polymeric sand, pavers, edging, material cost, and installed estimate.
Example for a 10x10 patio before you calculate your own project.
Change the length, width, paver size, or project type to create a supplier-ready order list.
Brick patio count by pattern
Running bond and basket weave patterns usually have fewer cuts than diagonal herringbone layouts. If the design has a border course or angled field, use a higher waste allowance.
The estimator below lets you change paver length, paver width, and waste so the brick count matches your actual product and pattern.
Base and sand for a brick patio
Brick-style paver patios still need the same structural layers as other dry-laid paver patios: compacted aggregate base, a consistent bedding sand layer, joint sand, and edge restraint.
Do not use bedding sand to compensate for poor base compaction. Correct the base first, then screed the sand.
Helpful next step
Use the complete paver material calculator when you want one combined order list for pavers, base, bedding sand, polymeric sand, edging, and cost. Use the focused calculators when you need to tune one material at a time.