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Paver Base Calculator

Work out how much paver base (crushed gravel) you need under a patio, walkway or driveway, in cubic yards, tons and bags.

Plan on 4 inches of compacted base for patios, 6+ for driveways.

Enter your measurements

Area shape
Length (ft)
Width (ft)
Depth / thickness (in)
How many areas like this?
Extra for waste / spillage (%)
Bag size

Paver Base you need

1.23cubic yards

33.3 ft³ · 100 ft² at 4.0" deep

💡 Base gravel compacts down, so order about 10% extra to hit your finished thickness.

🛒 Buy 74 × 0.5 ft³ bagsHome Depot · order a couple extra

74

0.5 ft³ bags

incl. waste

$370

Est. material cost

@ ~$5/bag

1.73 tons

Weight

if bulk

Cubic feet needed
33.3 ft³
Cubic yards needed
1.23 yd³
Order with 10% waste
1.36 yd³
0.5 ft³ bags to buy
74
Bulk weight
1.73 tons

Frequently asked questions

How thick should paver base be?

About 4 inches of compacted base for patios and walkways, and 6 inches or more for anything a vehicle drives on.

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