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Asphalt Calculator

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Enter your driveway, path, or parking area dimensions to calculate tons and cubic yards of asphalt needed — plus the gravel base estimate for new installations.

1. Area dimensions

Area: 600 sq ft

2. Asphalt thickness

3. Price per ton (optional)

$

Typical: $80–$130/ton for asphalt mix (materials only)

Your Asphalt Estimate

11.5

tons of asphalt

5.56

cubic yards

Calculation breakdown

Area: 600 sq ft

Volume: 150.0 cu ft = 5.56 cu yd

Weight: 5.56 cu yd × 1.96 tons/cu yd + 5% = 11.5 tons

If installing new asphalt, you also need:

Compacted gravel base (4"): 8.2 cu yd / 11.5 tons

Asphalt quick reference

Thickness Coverage / ton Best for
2 inches~80 sq ftOverlay/resurfacing
3 inches~55 sq ftResidential driveway
4 inches~40 sq ftHeavy-use driveway
6 inches~27 sq ftCommercial parking