How Many Pavers for a 16x16 Patio?

A 16 × 16 ft patio (256 sq ft) takes 1268 pavers in the standard 4 × 8 in size, including 10% for cuts. Underneath you need about 5.1 tons of base gravel for a 4 inch base and 43 bags (50 lb) of bedding sand.

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How it's worked out

  1. Area: 16 × 16 = 256 sq ft
  2. Pavers: 256 × 4.5 pavers per sq ft = 1,152, plus 10% = 1268
  3. Base: 256 × 4 in ÷ 12 ÷ 27 × 1.15 for compaction = 3.63 yd³ ≈ 5.1 tons
  4. Sand: 256 × 1 in ÷ 12 = 21.3 cu ft = 43 bags

16x16 patio with other paver sizes

Paver sizePavers with 10% extra
4 × 8 in1268
6 × 6 in1127
6 × 9 in751
12 × 12 in282
16 × 16 in159
12 × 24 in141

Herringbone and curved designs waste more, so allow 15% for those. You'll also need polymeric joint sand and edge restraint around the sides that aren't against a wall.

Other common sizes