DIY

How Many Pavers Do You Need?

Built by Kevin Glover · @gloverbuilds · Verified formula

Calculate pavers, sand, and gravel base for patios, walkways, and driveways.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

In this article

The Paver Base System
Paver Patterns and Waste

Berechnung

Stück = Fläche ÷ Steinfläche. Rechteckpflaster 10×20 cm für 30 m²: 1.500 + 5% = 1.575 Steine. Fischgrät: +10%. Unterbau: 15-25 cm Schotter + 3-5 cm Splittbett. In Deutschland sind Pflastersteine sehr beliebt — Betonpflaster, Klinker und Naturstein.

Kosten

Betonpflaster: 10-25 €/m². Klinker: 25-60 €/m². Naturstein: 40-100 €/m². Verlegung: 25-50 €/m². Die wasserdurchlässige Verlegung (Rasenfuge) wird zunehmend vorgeschrieben für die Versickerung.

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

A plate compactor ($60-80/day rental) is essential for pavers. Compact the gravel base in 2-inch lifts (not all at once). After setting all pavers, run the plate compactor over the entire surface to lock them into the sand bed. Without compaction, pavers will shift and settle unevenly.

Frequently asked questions

Wie viele Steine für 20 m²?▾

10×20 cm: ~1.050. Fischgrät: ~1.150. + 5-10% Verschnitt.

Brauche ich einen Unterbau?▾

Ja — 15-25 cm Schotter verdichtet + 3-5 cm Splitt. Ohne Unterbau: Steine versinken und verschieben sich.

✓ Math logic verified against primary sources → See our verification process

Kevin Glover · @gloverbuilds

Founder, CalcWolf · GLVTS · Blickr

All formulas sourced from primary references — IRS publications, peer-reviewed research, and official standards. Results are tested against independent reference calculators before publishing. Rates and brackets updated when official sources change. Editorial policy →