Asphalt Tonnage Calculator
Convert the area and compacted thickness of your paving into tons of hot-mix asphalt (HMA), truckloads and tack coat.
Asphalt Tonnage Calculator — ConcreteNear.com
| Area | 66.7 yd² |
| Truckloads | 1 |
| Tons per 100 ft² (no waste) | 1.21 tons |
| Tack coat | 3 gal |
Cost estimate U.S. average prices
| Hot-mix asphalt, placed 7.61 ton × $146.08 | $1,112 |
| Estimated total | $1,112 |
- Plants sell loose mix by the ton — this converts your compacted thickness to tons.
| Inputs | |
| Length | 50 ft |
| Width | 12 ft |
| Compacted thickness | 2 in |
| Compacted density | 145 lb/ft³ |
| Extra for waste & edges | 5% |
| Truck payload | 18 tons |
| Tack coat (gal per yd²) | 0.05 |
Planning estimate only — confirm with your supplier or contractor.
Prices used — edit any price to match your local quote
| Item | Unit price | Basis & source |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, placed per ton | public source Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0334 1 13 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete, Traffic C (103 contracts, 565,937 tons) (2025 lettings) — Tennessee DOT's 2025 statewide average for PG64-22 Grade A was $119.08/ton. Small driveway jobs usually cost more per ton. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter the length and width.
- Enter the compacted thickness.
- Use 145 lb/ft³ unless your plant gives a mix density.
- Read tons, loads and tack.
Formulas
Tons = area (ft²) × thickness (in) ÷ 12 × density (lb/ft³) ÷ 2000 × (1 + waste %)At 145 lb/ft³, 1 in over 1 yd² ≈ 109 lbLoads = tons ÷ truck payload
Questions
How many tons of asphalt do I need for a driveway?
A 50 × 12 ft driveway at 2 in compacted is about 7.3 tons at 145 lb/ft³ — about 7.6 tons with 5% extra.
How much does a ton of asphalt cover?
At 2 in thick, about 83 ft²; at 3 in, about 55 ft².
How thick should asphalt be?
2–3 in for residential driveways on a good base; parking lots and roads are thicker and laid in lifts.
Sources & assumptions
Prices checked 2026-11-10. State pricing multiplies national figures by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (goods for materials, services for labor and services). RPPs compare general consumer price levels (U.S. = 100). They are not construction-specific; we use RPP Goods for materials and RPP Services: Other (excludes rents) for labor and services.
- Hot-mix asphalt, placed — Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0334 1 13 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete, Traffic C (103 contracts, 565,937 tons) (2025 lettings). Tennessee DOT's 2025 statewide average for PG64-22 Grade A was $119.08/ton. Small driveway jobs usually cost more per ton.
Results are planning estimates, not quotes or engineering advice. Codes, specifications and your supplier's numbers govern.
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