12 inch * 12 inch = 1 ft * 1 ft = 1 sq ft.
Therefore, a minimum of 72 pavers are needed. That answer assumes that the shape is well behaved and the pavers do not need to be cut. Or that, if they are, all the offcuts are used.
Pavers may need to be cut/trimmed if, for example, the area is circular.
240 Get extra for breakage.
272 Get 300 to be safe.
72
144 of them.
40, if it's exactly 5x8 and there's no cutting involved. So get at least 48.
A 12x12 inch paver is one square foot. So you would need 240 square feet.
240 Get extra for breakage.
240
576 should do it.
272 Get 300 to be safe.
256
100
72
144 of them.
40, if it's exactly 5x8 and there's no cutting involved. So get at least 48.
196
120