DIY paver guide

DIY Paver Patio Material List

Last updated May 18, 2026

A practical paver material list should include pavers, compacted base aggregate, bedding sand, polymeric sand, edge restraint, spikes, and a waste allowance.

Quick answer

Start with patio length and width, then calculate all materials from the same area.
Separate quantities from prices so you can update supplier quotes quickly.
Use the complete estimator for a supplier-ready order list.

Complete project estimator

Paver Material Calculator

One input set for base, bedding sand, polymeric sand, pavers, edging, material cost, and installed estimate.

Imperial Metric

Popular patio sizes:

Patio length (ft) Measure the longest side. Patio width (ft) Use the average width for irregular shapes. Paver length (in) Face dimension of one paver. Paver width (in) Face dimension of one paver.

Advanced settings

Base depth (in) Recommended starting point depends on use. Bedding sand depth (in) A 1 inch screeded bed is common. Joint width (in) Average open joint width. Joint depth (in) Depth filled with polymeric sand. Waste allowance (%) Covers cuts, compaction, and ordering buffer. Base density (tons/cu yd) Supplier density for crushed aggregate. Base bag size (cu ft) Only needed for bag count. Sand bag size (cu ft) Only needed for bag count. Polymeric sand coverage (sq ft/bag) Use the product coverage chart. Paver price ($/sq ft) Set to 0 for quantities only. Base aggregate price ($/ton) Bulk supplier price. Bedding sand price ($/cu yd) Bulk supplier price. Polymeric sand price ($/bag) Retail price per bag. Edge restraint price ($/linear ft) Perimeter edging cost. Labor price ($/sq ft) Set to 0 for DIY material-only estimate.

Example base1.36 cu yd2.17 tons

Example pavers~495 pcs10x10 patio + waste

Example sand0.34 cu ydbedding layer

Example joint sand2 bagsdepends on joint width

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.

Core material list

For a dry-laid paver patio, the core list is pavers, compacted aggregate base, bedding sand, polymeric joint sand, edge restraint, and spikes.

You may also need geotextile fabric, drainage stone, demolition disposal, plate compactor rental, screed rails, and cutting blades depending on the site.

How to avoid under-ordering

Use one consistent waste allowance across pavers, base, and sand, then increase it for diagonal patterns, many cuts, or uncertain excavation depth.

Save the copied material list from the estimator and compare it against supplier quotes before ordering.

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.