Estimate how many tons of asphalt you need for a driveway or parking area from its size and compacted thickness, with volume and total cost.
About this tool
Estimate the tons of asphalt needed for a driveway or parking area, and the cost.
How to use Asphalt Calculator
- Enter the length, width and compacted thickness.
- Add waste and an optional price per ton.
- Read the tons needed and the cost.
Worked example
A 50 × 12 ft driveway 3 in thick needs about 8 US tons of hot-mix asphalt.
How thick should a driveway be?
About 2–3 in of asphalt over a 4–8 in compacted gravel base.
How much does asphalt weigh?
Compacted hot mix weighs about 145 lb per cubic foot.
- Asphalt Calculator — Estimate the tons of asphalt needed for a driveway or parking area, and the cost.
Explore Home Calculators · More practical guides