Pavers for a 4x4 m patio
30 by 30 cm pavers, 5 percent waste added.
Pavers (30x30 cm)
187
Base gravel
1.6m³
Bedding sand
0.4m³
pavers = 4 × 4 ÷ 0.09 × 1.05 = 187
That is about 172 sq ft of patio.
Open the interactive Paver CalculatorAbout this estimate
A 4 by 4 metre patio is 16 square metres. With 30 cm pavers, each covering 0.09 square metres, that is the count above. Add a compacted base and bedding sand beneath.
Laying a patio? A string line and line level keep it straight and true.
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Common questions
How many pavers for a 4 by 4 m patio?
A 4 by 4 metre patio is 16 square metres. With 30 by 30 cm pavers and 5 percent waste, that is about 187 pavers.
What base depth under pavers?
About 10 cm of compacted gravel base and 2.5 cm of bedding sand is typical.
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