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Paver Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Pavers needed

234

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Paver Calculator

The Paver Calculator works out your pavers needed in an instant. Enter area to pave, area per paver and wastage allowance and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the area to pave.
  2. Enter the area per paver.
  3. Enter the wastage allowance.
  4. Read off your pavers needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Worked example

For example, with area to pave of 20 m², area per paver of 0.09 m² and wastage allowance of 5%, the pavers needed is 234.

Inputs used
Area to pave 20 m²
Area per paver 0.09 m²
Wastage allowance 5%
Results
Pavers needed 234

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Area
The amount of two-dimensional space a shape covers, measured in square units.

Frequently asked questions

Divide the area, plus wastage, by the area of one paver, then round up. 20 m² with 5% waste and 0.09 m² pavers needs 234 pavers.

Multiply the paver's length by its width. A 30 by 30 cm paver covers 0.09 m².

Cuts at edges and around curves waste material, so about 5 to 10% extra is wise.

Yes. A few extra pavers help with future repairs and matching colours.

Enter the area to pave. Enter the area per paver. Enter the wastage allowance. Read off your pavers needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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