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Asphalt Driveway Calculator — Tons of Hot-Mix Asphalt & Cubic Yards
Calculate tons of hot-mix asphalt and cubic yards for residential driveways and parking pads.
Project & Material Dimensions
Estimated Material & Energy Output
Asphalt Tonnage & Volume Formula
Transparent mathematical methodology explained in plain English.
Volume (Cu Yds) = (Length × Width × (Thickness / 12)) / 27 | Tons = Volume (Cu Yds) × 2.05 Tons/Cu YdHot-mix asphalt has a compacted density of ~145 lbs/cu ft (approx 2.05 tons per cubic yard or 110 lbs per square yard per inch of thickness).
Variables Explained:
- Driveway Length (ft): Length of paved driveway.
- Driveway Width (ft): Width of paved driveway.
- Compacted Thickness (Inches): 2" for resurfacing overlay, 3" for standard new residential, 4" for heavy truck duty.
40 ft Long by 16 ft Wide Driveway (640 sq ft) with 3" Compacted Asphalt
Calculating asphalt volume and hot-mix tonnage.
- Surface Area: 40 × 16 = 640 sq ft.
- Volume in Cubic Feet: 640 × 0.25 = 160 cu ft.
- Volume in Cubic Yards: 160 / 27 = 5.93 Cubic Yards.
- Asphalt Tonnage (5.93 × 2.05): 12.16 Tons of Hot-Mix Asphalt.
Frequently Asked Questions: Asphalt Driveway Calculator
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What is the recommended asphalt thickness for residential driveways?
A full-depth residential driveway requires a 4 to 6-inch compacted crushed stone aggregate base topped with 3 inches of compacted hot-mix asphalt (laid in two 1.5-inch lifts).
How much does an asphalt driveway cost compared to concrete?
Asphalt typically costs $4 to $7 per square foot installed, compared to $8 to $15+ per square foot for poured concrete, making asphalt ~40–50% less expensive upfront.