Genuine Clay Pavers

a.  Determine the square footage of the area you want to pave by multiplying the length by the width (length x width = ?)

b.  Estimate the number of brick pavers by simply multiplying your square footage (above) by: 

5.2 for 3 5/8 x 7 5/8 Pavers,
5.1 for 3 3/4 x 7 1/2 Pavers,
4.5 for 4" x 8" Pavers.

An Example:
A 10' x 20' area = 200 square feet
x 4.5 (for 4" x 8" Pavers) = 900 Pavers
+ 10% (900 x 1.1) = 990 Pavers

a.  Measure the Length of  "open" edges (those not up against a wall, curb, driveway, etc.)  This is the length of edging material you'll need.  If you're planning to use brick pavers standing on end (known as the "Soldier" position), five pavers will be needed for every foot of edge.  (Don't forget to add this count to your Pavers Total.)

b.  If using rigid plastic or metal edging, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the number of spikes.  If using wood edging, anticipate needing one spike every 2-3 feet of edge.

Sand & Crushed Stone

a.  Both sand and crushed stone are measured by the cubic yard (1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet).

b.  For any type of brick paving, plan on using a 1" depth of sand.

c.  The amount of Crushed Stone you'll need depends on the type of paving project.

To calculate a 1" depth of sand in cubic yards, simply multiply your project's square footage by .00309.

An Example:
200 square feet x .00309 = .62 cubic yards of sand

LIGHT DUTY

For projects such as walkways or patios, you'll want to use a depth of 4".  To determine the cubic yards of crushed stone needed to create a 4" depth, multiply your project's square footage by .01235.

An Example:
200 square feet x .01235 = 2.47 cubic yards of crushed stone

HEAVY DUTY

For heavy duty paving such as a driveway, and in areas with extreme wetness or severe freeze/thaw conditions, you'll need a deeper base.  Consult with your local brick distributor.