Pavers for a 8×15 patio
594 pavers (4 × 8 in)
for 120 sq ft with 10% extra, on 1.48 cu yd of gravel base and 0.37 cu yd of bedding sand.
A 8×15 foot patio covers 120 square feet. Here is everything that goes into it, from the gravel base up.
Materials for a 8×15 patio
| Pavers (4 × 8 in, 10% extra) | 594 |
|---|---|
| Gravel base, 4 in compacted | 1.48 cu yd (2.1 tons) |
| Bedding sand, 1 in | 0.37 cu yd |
| Polymeric joint sand | 2 × 50 lb bags |
| Edge restraint | 46 ft (whole perimeter) |
Pavers needed by paver size
| Paver size | Per sq ft | Pavers for 8×15 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 8 in brick paver | 4.5 | 594 |
| 6 × 6 in paver | 4 | 528 |
| 6 × 9 in paver | 2.67 | 352 |
| 12 × 12 in paver | 1 | 132 |
| 16 × 16 in paver | 0.56 | 75 |
| 24 × 24 in paver | 0.25 | 33 |
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 8×15 area. Thinking about concrete instead? See concrete for a 8×15 slab.
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- 8×8 patio
- 4×15 patio
- 12×15 patio
- 6×8 patio
Questions
- How many pavers do I need for a 8×15 patio?
- 594 standard 4 × 8 in pavers for 120 sq ft, including 10% extra for cuts and breakage. With 12 × 12 in pavers you need 132.
- How much gravel do I need for a 8×15 patio?
- 1.48 cubic yards (about 2.1 tons) for a 4 inch compacted base, or 2.22 cubic yards at 6 inches.
- How much sand do I need for a 8×15 patio?
- 0.37 cubic yards of bedding sand for a 1 inch layer, plus about 2 bags of polymeric sand for the joints.
- How much does a 8×15 paver patio cost?
- Pavers alone run about $528 at $4 a square foot. Installed by a pro, a 120 sq ft patio typically costs $1,800 to $3,000.