Asphalt Calculator

Find the tons of hot-mix asphalt for a driveway, path or parking area, plus a material cost range for your state.

Residential driveways: 2–3 in. Commercial lots: 3–4 in or more.
lb/ft³
%

Asphalt needed

11.4 tons

  • Volume5.83 yd³
  • Area600 ft²
  • Hot-mix material cost$1,142–$2,284

Estimates only. Round up when you order, and confirm structural details with your local building code.

How to use it

  1. Enter the length and width.
  2. Enter the compacted thickness.
  3. Leave density at 145 lb/ft³ unless your plant gives a different figure.

The formula

Tons = length × width × thickness × density ÷ 2,000

Worked example

Length50 ft
Width12 ft
Compacted thickness3 in
Asphalt density145 lb/ft³
State (for price)U.S. average
Extra for settling / compaction5 %

Result

Asphalt needed11.4 tons
Volume5.83 yd³
Area600 ft²
Hot-mix material cost$1,142–$2,284

Tips before you order

  • Residential driveways usually get 2–3 in of asphalt over 6–8 in of compacted base.
  • Asphalt is placed hot; plan the job for a dry day above about 50 °F.
See typical asphalt prices for every state on the asphalt prices by state page.

Questions

How many tons of asphalt for a driveway?

A 50 × 12 ft driveway at 3 in thick needs about 10.9 tons.

How much is a ton of asphalt?

Hot-mix asphalt typically runs about $100–$200 per ton for the material.