Landscaping Materials
Paver base is the compacted crushed-stone layer that sits under the sand bed. Enter your patio dimensions and base depth (typically 4 inches for patios, 6 inches for driveways) to get cubic yards, tons, and bag count.
Order paver base
1.5 cu yd
net 0.99 cu yd
Approximate weight
1.4 tons
2,800 lb
50 lb bags
62
without waste 54
Area
80 sq ft
Cubic feet
26.7 cu ft
Cubic meters
0.76 m³
Assumptions
Under every paver patio there are two hidden layers: a compacted crushed-stone base (this calculator) and a 1 inch bedding sand layer on top. The base carries the load and drains water. Skipping it or using the wrong material is the most common reason patios settle, heave, or crack within a year.
Compaction reduces loose-volume delivery by roughly 15 to 20 percent. This calculator defaults to a 15 percent waste allowance to cover both compaction and losses at the perimeter.
Educational estimates only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice.
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