Asphalt Calculator
Your estimate
Asphalt needed11.42 tons22,831 lb · 10.36 t
- Volume
- 5.83 yd³157.5 ft³ · 4.46 m³
- Area
- 600 ft²66.67 yd² · 55.74 m²
- Estimated cost
- $1,256
Tons of hot-mix asphalt for driveways, paths and parking areas.
Updated 2026-10-20 · Based on: supplier bulk densities (gravel ≈ 1.4 tons per yd³).
How to use the Asphalt Calculator
- Enter the length, width and compacted thickness (2–3 in for driveways).
- Add 5 % extra.
- Enter the price per ton.
Formula
Tons = area × thickness × 145 lb/ft³ ÷ 2,000 (compacted hot-mix asphalt).
In metric: tonnes = m² × thickness (m) × 2.32.
Worked example
With the values preset in the calculator above:
- Length
- 50 ft
- Width
- 12 ft
- Thickness
- 3 in
- Extra for waste
- 5 %
- Asphalt needed
- 11.42 tons (22,831 lb)
- Volume
- 5.83 yd³ (157.5 ft³)
- Area
- 600 ft² (66.67 yd²)
- Estimated cost
- $1,256
Asphalt tons for common sizes
| Length (ft) | Width (ft) | Thickness (in) | Asphalt needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 10 | 2 | 2.42 tons |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | 3.62 tons |
| 50 | 12 | 3 | 10.87 tons |
| 50 | 20 | 3 | 18.12 tons |
| 100 | 12 | 3 | 21.74 tons |
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of asphalt for a driveway?
A 50 × 12 ft driveway 3 in thick needs 11.42 tons with 5 % extra.
How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
2–3 in of compacted asphalt over 6–8 in of compacted gravel base.
How much does asphalt cost per ton?
Hot-mix asphalt runs roughly $100–$200 per ton in 2026, plus paving labor.
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