How much paver base for 250 square feet?
At 4 inches deep, 250 square feet needs 3.09 cubic yards of paver base, or about 167 bags (0.5 cu ft (50 lb) each).
Most patios need 4 inches of compacted base; driveways need 6 or more.
| Depth | Cubic yards | 0.5 cu ft (50 lb) bags | Tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 3.09 | 167 | 4.32 |
| 6 in | 4.63 | 250 | 6.48 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.