Thickness by use
2–3 in for residential drives over a solid base; 4+ in for heavy traffic.
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Asphalt Calculator
Estimate how much hot-mix asphalt you need for a driveway or lot. Enter the area and compacted thickness, and this calculator returns the weight in tons (the unit asphalt is sold by) plus the equivalent cubic yards — with a waste allowance you control.
Quick answer
A 600 sq ft driveway at 3 in needs ~12.0 tons of hot-mix asphalt (≈ 6.11 cu yd), including 10% waste.
You order: 12 tonsStandard industry factors
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Live result
12 tons
What you order
- Compacted volume6.11 cu yd
- Weight (× 145 lb/cu ft)23,925 lb
- Order this much12.0 tons
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Scenario breakdown
60 × 10 ft driveway at 3 in
Compacted volume
6.11 cu yd
Weight (× 145 lb/cu ft)
23,925 lb
Order this much
12.0 tons
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Materials for the same job
Planning a full project? Most jobs use more than one material. You will often pair gravel, paver base and concrete with asphalt on the same site.
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What makes this move?
A trustworthy estimate explains the levers behind the number. These are the factors that change how much you need to order.
Compaction factor
Asphalt is laid loose then rolled, so order for the compacted volume plus waste.
Mix and temperature
Density varies 140–150 lb/cu ft by mix; 145 is the working figure this tool uses.
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers about quantities, conversions, and how much to order — no lead-gen fog.
About 1.95 tons (145 lb/cu ft × 27 ÷ 2000).