The installed base depth is measured after compaction; the delivered pile is loose.
How to plan it
- Calculate compacted cubic yards from area and design depth
- Ask the supplier or installer for a suitable loose-to-compacted factor
- Track both quantities in the estimate
Check before buying: Compaction varies with gradation, moisture, and equipment.
Turn this into a quantity
Record your site measurements first. Then use a calculator with the depth, application rate, or coverage from the actual material specification.
Open paver base calculatorSource and limits
Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association: Paver technical guidance. Local conditions and manufacturer guidance may call for different materials or installation details.