Asphalt Calculator — Tons of Hot-Mix You Need
Enter your dimensions for an instant answer — the exact quantity to buy (waste included), a material cost, and an estimated installed cost. Change any figure to update the result live.
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
15.23tons (hot-mix)
Exact need: 14.5 tons (hot-mix) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$1,523–$2,436.8
Installed (US avg)
$3,223–$4,737
Shopping list
| ITEM | QTY | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| tons (hot-mix) | 15.23 | $1,523–$2,436.8 |
| Estimated material total | $1,523–$2,436.8 |
Material spec & worked example
Density
145 lb/ft³
Waste allowance
5%
Typical price
$100–$160 tons (hot-mix)
800 sq ft driveway, 3 in thick: you need 14.5 tons (hot-mix) (buy 15.23 with waste), about $1,523–$2,436.8 in materials. See how we calculate this →
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How many tons of asphalt do I need?
Hot-mix asphalt weighs about 145 lb per cubic foot. Multiply area by thickness for cubic feet, convert to weight, and divide by 2,000 for tons — the calculator handles it.
How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
A residential asphalt driveway is typically 2–3 inches of compacted hot-mix over a 4–8 inch gravel base.