How much paver base for 400 square feet?
At 4 inches deep, 400 square feet needs 4.94 cubic yards of paver base, or about 267 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 | 4.94 | 267 | 6.91 |
| 6 in | 7.41 | 400 | 10.37 |
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Bulk delivery is usually cheaper than bags above about 1 to 2 cubic yards.