Asphalt Calculator

Calculate asphalt tonnage and volume for your paving project

Project Dimensions

Asphalt Paving Area
Typical thickness: 2-4 inches for driveways, 3-6 inches for roads

Calculation Results

Area
Length × Width
2,000 ft²
Volume
Area × Thickness
500 ft³
Weight
Volume × Density
75,000 lbs
Tonnage Required
Weight ÷ 2000
37.5 tons

Cost Estimation

Average: $80-120 per ton (varies by location)
Estimated Material Cost
$3,750
*Material cost only, excludes labor and equipment

Project Information

Truck Loads
3.4
@ 11 tons/truck
Compaction
+10%
Recommended extra

Asphalt Types & Densities

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) 150 lbs/ft³
Dense Graded Mix 145 lbs/ft³
Stone Matrix Asphalt 148 lbs/ft³
Porous Asphalt 125 lbs/ft³

Thickness Guidelines

Residential Driveways 2-3 inches
Commercial Driveways 3-4 inches
Parking Lots 3-5 inches
Roads & Highways 4-8 inches

Calculation Formulas

Area

A = L × W

Volume

V = A × T

Weight

W = V × D

Tonnage

T = W ÷ 2000

Where: L = Length, W = Width, T = Thickness, D = Density, A = Area, V = Volume, W = Weight