Asphalt Calculator

Thickness of the asphalt layer (e.g., 0.1 m ≈ 10 cm).
Asphalt area illustration
Optional extra percentage to account for waste (0–100%).
Use kg/m³ for metric units, or lb/ft³ for imperial.
Leave blank to calculate only volume and weight.

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Introduction

Getting asphalt quantities wrong can mean wasted money, overloaded trucks, or a half-finished job. This asphalt calculator is built to take the guesswork out of all that.
Enter the area you’re paving, the asphalt thickness, your mix type, and a realistic waste allowance. In a few seconds you get three things that really matter on site: precise volume, total asphalt weight for planning truck loads and deliveries, and a clear estimated material cost.
Use it to sanity-check quotes, compare different thickness options, or see how changing an area affects your budget before anyone orders a single ton. It’s a quick, practical way to keep both logistics and costs under control on any paving project.

How to Use Asphalt Calculator

Description of How to use the calculator

Steps

What to do

1. Choose units

Start by selecting the Unit system so everything stays consistent. Pick the option you actually use on site (feet/yards or meters). This keeps area, thickness, and output in the same language for clear, accurate results.

2. Enter area

Measure the section you’re paving and type the numbers into Length and Width. For awkward shapes, use average dimensions or split the job into simple rectangles and run the calculator for each part to keep the estimate realistic.

3. Set asphalt thickness

Enter the finished layer Thickness. This field has a big impact: small changes here can swing total volume and weight, which affects truck loads, schedule, and overall cost. Take a moment to match what you actually plan to lay.

4. Adjust density, wastage, and cost

Choose the Density that fits your mix, then add a sensible Wastage (%) to cover edges, joints, and normal site losses. If you know your rate, fill in Cost per unit so the calculator can turn volume into money.

5. Calculate and review

Click Calculate and review the volume, total weight (for logistics and trucks), and estimated material cost. Tweak any field, hit Calculate again, and use the updated numbers to tighten both planning and budget control.

Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ’s)?

For a rough ballpark:

  • Basic asphalt driveway/paving: usually around $3–$6 per square foot installed.
  • With extra thickness, better base prep, or higher local prices, it can go up to $7–$10+ per sq. ft.

Actual cost depends on, Thickness of the asphalt layer, condition of the base (new base vs. just resurfacing) and your local labor costs.

For a quick estimate with this asphalt calculator, just multiply your total square feet × a mid-range price (for example $5/sq. ft.) to get a starting budget.

As a rough guide:

  • Typical cost: about $3–$6 per square foot
  • So a 600 sq. ft. driveway might be around $1,800–$3,600
  • A larger 1,000 sq. ft. driveway could be $3,000–$6,000+

Price changes with your location, driveway size, base preparation, and asphalt thickness, so it’s always best to get a local quote and plug that cost per sq ft into our asphalt driveway cost calculator.

Find the area:
Length × width = area in square feet.

Decide thickness:
Convert thickness to inches (e.g., 2″ or 3″)     

Use this simple rule of thumb:
Tons of asphalt ≈ Area (sq. ft.) × Thickness (in) x 0.008

Example:
Area = 1,000 sq ft, Thickness = 2 inches
Tonnage ≈ 1,000 × 2 × 0.008 = 16 tons
That’s exactly what this asphalt tonnage calculator can do automatically in the background.

As a ballpark figure, bulk hot-mix asphalt usually runs around $70–$150 per ton in many areas.
The exact price depends on things like:

  • Local market and fuel/oil prices
  • How much you’re buying (small load vs. bulk)
  • Delivery distance and fees

Asphalt cost usually around $3–$6 per square foot,
That’s roughly $27–$54 per square yard (since 1 sq. yd. = 9 sq. ft.).
In our asphalt estimator you can just multiply price per sq. ft. × 9 to show an estimated price.