How Many Pavers for a 10x12 Patio?

A 10 × 12 ft patio is 120 sq ft. In 6 × 9 in pavers with 10% waste you need about 352 pavers, 2.5 tons of base stone and 0.5 tons of bedding sand. The tables show other paver sizes and base depths.

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Pavers to buy

352 pavers

120 ft² plus your waste allowance. Buy a few extra from one batch for repairs

What to buy

Edging spikes44 spikes

Patio area: 120 ft²

Base and bedding

Crushed stone base1.8 yd³ compacted, with 20% extra: 2.5 tons
Bedding sand (1 in)0.37 yd³ of coarse concrete sand: 0.5 tons

Edging and extras

Edge restraintAll the way round, spiked into the base: 44 ft
Edging spikesAbout one a foot: 44 spikes
Geotextile fabric (optional)Over clay or soft soil, to keep the base from sinking: 143 ft²
Joint sand, 50 lb bagsCoverage depends on the joint width and the paver size: Check the pack

The base does most of the work: most of the money and effort go under the pavers. Rent a plate compactor, plan a slope of about 1/4 inch per foot away from the house, and call 811 before you dig.

Before you buy: round up to whole packs, check the size printed on the label, and add a little spare. Your supplier has the final say.

Paver patio materials for a 10 × 12 ft patio

A 10 × 12 ft patio holds a dining table and chairs with room to pull them out, or a seating area around a small fire pit. This patio is 120 sq ft. With 6 × 9 in pavers, a 4 in compacted base, a 1 in sand bed and 10% waste, the shopping list is:

Material	Amount
Pavers (6 × 9 in, 10% waste)	352
Crushed stone base (4 in compacted)	2.5 tons
Bedding sand (1 in)	0.5 tons
Edge restraint	44 ft
Geotextile fabric (optional)	143 sq ft

Pavers needed by paver size

The count depends on the size of the paver. Use 5 to 10% waste for a plain running bond or grid, and 15% for diagonals, herringbone and curves.

Paver size	No waste	10% waste	15% waste
4 × 8 in brick pavers	541	595	622
6 × 6 in pavers	480	528	552
6 × 9 in pavers	320	352	368
12 × 12 in pavers	120	132	138
16 × 16 in pavers	68	75	78
24 × 24 in pavers	30	33	35

Base stone and sand by base depth

Patios usually need 4 to 6 in of compacted crushed stone, and a driveway 8 to 12 in. The sand bed is the same 1 in in each case. Stone includes 20% extra for compaction.

Compacted base	Crushed stone	Bedding sand
4 in	2.5 tons	0.5 tons
6 in	3.7 tons	0.5 tons
8 in	5.0 tons	0.5 tons
12 in	7.5 tons	0.5 tons

Use the paver patio materials calculator for your own size, or read how to build a paver patio base before you dig.

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Tools & materials for this project

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Frequently asked questions

How many pavers do I need for a 10x12 patio?

352 pavers of the common 6 × 9 in size, which covers the 120 sq ft plus 10% for cuts. Without any waste allowance it is 320. Brick-size 4 × 8 in pavers need 595.

How much base stone does a 10x12 patio need?

About 2.5 tons of crushed stone for a 4 in compacted base, including 20% extra for compaction. In frost areas or soft soil use 6 in, which is 3.7 tons.

How much edging does a 10x12 patio need?

44 linear feet of edge restraint, all the way round the patio, with about 44 spikes (one a foot).

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Estimates only. Results assume standard materials and simple shapes. Supplier products vary, and the final call on quantity, structure and safety is yours. Check your local code and your supplier's guidance before ordering.

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