Poolside Paver Calculator

Plan a clean pool deck with accurate counts. Set border width, paver size, and waste. Compare material costs and export results for contractors fast.

Calculator

Choose once, then enter all dimensions in that system.
Oval uses major and minor axes.
Border is best for consistent deck widths.
Uniform paving width around the pool edge.
Outer footprint is treated as a rectangle.
Typical: 5–10% straight layouts, 10–15% complex cuts.
Used to estimate base mass from volume.

Pricing and totals

Set rates to estimate a material and labor total. Leave any rate at zero to exclude it.
After you calculate, download buttons appear in the results panel.

Example data table

Scenario Pool shape Pool size Paving method Paver size Waste Output (summary)
Sample A Rectangle 28 × 14 ft Border 4 ft 8 × 4 in 8% Area ≈ 608 sq ft, pavers ≈ 2,740, base and sand by depth.
Sample B Circle 18 ft diameter Border 5 ft 300 × 300 mm 12% Area and pieces increase for curved cutting.
Sample C Oval 30 × 16 ft Outer 38 × 26 ft 6 × 6 in 10% Footprint mode subtracts pool area from rectangle.
Numbers are illustrative. Your results depend on the exact dimensions and rates entered.

Formulas used

  • Pool area
    • Rectangle: A = L × W
    • Circle: A = π × (D/2)²
    • Oval: A = π × (A/2) × (B/2)
  • Outer area
    • Uniform border expands pool dimensions by 2 × border.
    • Footprint mode uses Outer = outer_length × outer_width.
  • Paved area: A_paved = A_outer − A_pool
  • Paver pieces: Pieces = ceil((A_paved / A_module) × (1 + waste%))
    Module uses (paver + joint) if enabled.
  • Volumes: V = A_paved × depth (base and bedding)
  • Perimeter: rectangle and circle use standard forms; oval uses a Ramanujan approximation.
Always confirm supplier coverage and local installation specs before ordering.

How to use this calculator

  1. Select your unit system and pool shape.
  2. Pick a paving method: uniform border or fixed footprint.
  3. Enter the pool dimensions and the paving dimensions.
  4. Set paver size, joint width, and a realistic waste factor.
  5. Enter base and bedding depths from your project spec.
  6. Add prices if you want an estimated total.
  7. Press Calculate to view results above the form.
  8. Use CSV or PDF downloads to share the estimate.
Tip: For curved pools and complex patterns, use higher waste.

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