How much asphalt for a 12 ft × 12 ft?

A 12 ft × 12 ft asphalt project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 12 ft × 12 ft asphalt project needs 2.61 tons (hot-mix) — buy 2.74 to cover waste — about $274–$438.4 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
2.74tons (hot-mix)
Exact need: 2.61 tons (hot-mix) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$274–$438.4
Installed (US avg)
$580–$852
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons (hot-mix)2.74$274–$438.4
Estimated material total$274–$438.4

12 ft × 12 ft at different depths

12 ft × 12 ft footprint of hot-mix asphalt
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″0.87 tons (hot-mix)0.91 tons (hot-mix)$91 – $145.6
2″1.74 tons (hot-mix)1.83 tons (hot-mix)$183 – $292.8
3″2.61 tons (hot-mix)2.74 tons (hot-mix)$274 – $438.4
4″3.48 tons (hot-mix)3.65 tons (hot-mix)$365 – $584
6″5.22 tons (hot-mix)5.48 tons (hot-mix)$548 – $876.8