Paver base calculator
Yards, tons, and truckloads of base for patios and walkways. The usual build is 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed-stone base under 1 inch of bedding sand.
To work out how much paver base you need, multiply length by width by depth in feet and divide by 27: that is cubic yards. Paver Base runs roughly 1.40 tons per cubic yard as a common approximation (Crushed stone base (QP / item 4) at about 2,800 lb per cubic yard), and moisture and mix move that, so confirm with your supplier. Order about 10 percent over the calculated number for compaction, spillage and uneven grade.
Pro habit: Order about 3.4 yd³ of base; run it in 2 inch lifts and compact each one, and figure the bedding sand separately at about 1 inch.
Set the depth to one layer at a time. Base and bedding sand are different materials and different depths, so calculate each on its own pass. Weights are common industry approximations; confirm with your supplier before ordering.
The number above assumes a few things about how this material behaves in the ground.
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Common questions
How do I calculate how much paver base I need?
Multiply length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. This paver base calculator does it for you: enter length and width in feet and depth in inches, and it returns cubic yards, estimated tons, and truckloads. Add about 10 percent for compaction, spillage, and uneven grade.
How many tons is a cubic yard of paver base?
Paver Base runs roughly 1.40 tons per cubic yard as a common industry approximation (Crushed stone base (QP / item 4) at about 2,800 lb/yd³). Moisture and material change this, so confirm the exact conversion with your supplier.
Is this paver base calculator free?
Yes. It is a free tool from TrackOver, software built inside a working excavation company for contractors who move dirt. No signup required to use it.
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