Paver Base Calculator
Gravel base & sand under your pavers
Prepping a solid base under pavers? Enter the area and base depth to get the cubic yards and tons of crushed gravel base to order.
How thick should paver base be?
Plan a compacted gravel base of 4 inches for walkways and patios, or 6 inches for driveways, topped by ~1 inch of bedding sand (use the sand calculator for that layer).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best base for pavers?
A compacted dense-graded crushed gravel (crusher run) base, topped with about an inch of bedding sand.
How deep should paver base be?
4 inches for patios and walkways; 6 inches or more for driveways.