Paver Edging Calculator

Count edge restraint pieces from the exposed patio perimeter.

01 / Your project

Measure. Adjust. Calculate.

Example values are editable, not installation specifications. A $0 price means costs have not been entered.

Your material takeoff
11
edging pieces
Exposed perimeter
56 ft
Purchased length
66 ft
Material subtotal (entered price only)
0 USD

Whole packages round up. Prices include only the items you enter. Delivery, tax and installation may be extra.

How to calculate

Start with a rectangular perimeter, then subtract edges that your installation plan does not require you to restrain. The result assumes cut pieces can be reused.

Pieces = round up((2 × (length + width) − excluded edge) × allowance factor ÷ piece length)

Worked example

Length (ft): 16 · Width (ft): 12 · Unrestrained perimeter to exclude (ft): 0 · Length per piece (ft): 6 · Extra material (%): 10.

These inputs produce 11 edging pieces. Change the measurements above to match your project.

Before you order

Curves, separate runs, corners and offcuts can increase piece count. Spikes and fasteners are not included; use the manufacturer’s spacing.

For an irregular footprint, split the project into rectangles. Calculate each section and combine unrounded quantities before rounding the final order. Ask the supplier to confirm product yield and available package sizes.

Common questions

Is the allowance an installation recommendation?

No. It is an editable purchasing buffer. Cuts, spills and product requirements vary. Confirm the allowance for your layout.

Does this include installation costs?

Only prices you explicitly enter are included. A material-only result is not an installed quote. Request an itemized quote for site preparation, access, removal, drainage, labor, delivery and tax.

Method maintained by YardTakeoff · Updated September 23, 2026. Product / estimating reference. Assumptions and limitations.

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