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Planning a driveway, parking lot, or road repair? Our free Asphalt Calculator helps you estimate:
✅ Tons of asphalt needed
✅ Total project cost
✅ Thickness recommendations
✅ Base material requirements
Instant & Precise Estimates: No sign-up required, get results in seconds.
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Complete Cost Breakdown: Material, labor, and base material calculations included.
Printable & Shareable Results: Save your estimate for contractor quotes or project planning.
Input the length, width, and desired thickness (in feet/inches). Typical thickness:
2-3 inches for residential driveways
3-4 inches for heavy-duty areas like parking lots or truck lanes
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): Durable, premium quality ($110–$220/ton)
Cold Mix Asphalt: Temporary repairs or patchwork ($90–$160/ton)
Recycled Asphalt: Eco-friendly, budget option ($55–$110/ton)
View tons required with a 10% waste allowance, detailed material costs, and estimated labor expenses.
| Thickness | Coverage per Ton (sq. ft.) | Cost per Ton ($) | Cost per Sq. Ft. (2″) ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 inches | 160 – 180 | 110 – 220 | 1.60 – 3.20 |
| 3 inches | 100 – 120 | 110 – 220 | 2.50 – 4.00 |
| 4 inches | 80 – 90 | 110 – 220 | 3.00 – 5.00 |
Note: Add $2–5 per sq. ft. for labor costs depending on project complexity.
Our Asphalt Calculator uses a simple formula to give you volume and weight:
Formula:
Volume = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Thickness (in) ÷ 12Weight = Volume × Asphalt Density (typically 145 lbs/ft³)
📌 Input Fields Required:
Length (in feet)
Width (in feet)
Thickness (in inches)
📌 Output:
Total cubic feet
Total cubic yards
Estimated weight in tons
Project: Residential driveway
Length: 50 ft
Width: 12 ft
Thickness: 3 inches
Result:
Volume: 150 ft² × 0.25 ft = 37.5 ft³
Cubic Yards: 1.39 yd³
Weight: 37.5 × 145 = 5,437 lbs (≈ 2.72 tons)
✔ You’ll need approximately 2.72 tons of asphalt.
Several factors influence how much asphalt you’ll need:
Project size (length × width)
Layer thickness (standard is 2–4 inches)
Base type (soil, gravel, concrete)
Slope or grading
Compaction rate
Residential driveways
Commercial parking lots
Sidewalks & bike paths
Road repairs & new roads
Our online calculator is free, fast, and easy-to-use. Just enter your measurements and get instant results.
For 2-inch thickness, you’ll need ~6 tons (≈ $600-$1,200).
Yes, but cracks may reflect through. A 2-inch overlay is recommended.
Driveways: 24-48 hours (light traffic)
Parking Lots: 3-7 days (full cure)
Recycled asphalt ($50-$100/ton), but it’s less durable.
Every 3-5 years to prevent cracks & fading.
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