Estimate hot-mix tonnage for a driveway or patch job. Paving crews usually quote by the ton.
How it works
Volume in cubic yards × about 2 tons per yard, based on roughly 145 pounds per cubic foot.
Before you order
- Residential driveways are commonly around 2 to 3 inches compacted over a firm base.
- Base quality matters more than extra asphalt thickness.
- Ask paving quotes to state tons, thickness and base work.
Common questions
How many tons of asphalt per square foot?
At 2 inches thick, about 0.012 tons per square foot.
How thick should a driveway be?
Commonly 2 to 3 inches of asphalt over a compacted stone base.