Pavers for a 8×12 patio
476 pavers (4 × 8 in)
for 96 sq ft with 10% extra, on 1.19 cu yd of gravel base and 0.3 cu yd of bedding sand.
A 8×12 foot patio covers 96 square feet. Here is everything that goes into it, from the gravel base up.
Materials for a 8×12 patio
| Pavers (4 × 8 in, 10% extra) | 476 |
|---|---|
| Gravel base, 4 in compacted | 1.19 cu yd (1.7 tons) |
| Bedding sand, 1 in | 0.3 cu yd |
| Polymeric joint sand | 2 × 50 lb bags |
| Edge restraint | 40 ft (whole perimeter) |
Pavers needed by paver size
| Paver size | Per sq ft | Pavers for 8×12 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 8 in brick paver | 4.5 | 476 |
| 6 × 6 in paver | 4 | 423 |
| 6 × 9 in paver | 2.67 | 282 |
| 12 × 12 in paver | 1 | 106 |
| 16 × 16 in paver | 0.56 | 60 |
| 24 × 24 in paver | 0.25 | 27 |
Counts include 10% extra. Use 5% for a straight running bond with few cuts, and 15% for herringbone or curved edges.
Base gravel by itself: see gravel for a 8×12 area. Thinking about concrete instead? See concrete for a 8×12 slab.
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Other patio sizes
- 8×10 patio
- 8×14 patio
- 6×12 patio
- 8×15 patio
- 10×12 patio
- 8×8 patio
- 8×16 patio
- 4×12 patio
- 6×8 patio
- 8×18 patio
- 12×12 patio
- 4×8 patio
Questions
- How many pavers do I need for a 8×12 patio?
- 476 standard 4 × 8 in pavers for 96 sq ft, including 10% extra for cuts and breakage. With 12 × 12 in pavers you need 106.
- How much gravel do I need for a 8×12 patio?
- 1.19 cubic yards (about 1.7 tons) for a 4 inch compacted base, or 1.78 cubic yards at 6 inches.
- How much sand do I need for a 8×12 patio?
- 0.3 cubic yards of bedding sand for a 1 inch layer, plus about 2 bags of polymeric sand for the joints.
- How much does a 8×12 paver patio cost?
- Pavers alone run about $422 at $4 a square foot. Installed by a pro, a 96 sq ft patio typically costs $1,440 to $2,400.