How much asphalt for a 24 ft × 24 ft?

A 24 ft × 24 ft asphalt project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 24 ft × 24 ft asphalt project needs 10.44 tons (hot-mix) — buy 10.96 to cover waste — about $1,096–$1,753.6 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
10.96tons (hot-mix)
Exact need: 10.44 tons (hot-mix) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$1,096–$1,753.6
Installed (US avg)
$2,320–$3,410
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Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons (hot-mix)10.96$1,096–$1,753.6
Estimated material total$1,096–$1,753.6

24 ft × 24 ft at different depths

24 ft × 24 ft footprint of hot-mix asphalt
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″3.48 tons (hot-mix)3.65 tons (hot-mix)$365 – $584
2″6.96 tons (hot-mix)7.31 tons (hot-mix)$731 – $1,169.6
3″10.44 tons (hot-mix)10.96 tons (hot-mix)$1,096 – $1,753.6
4″13.92 tons (hot-mix)14.62 tons (hot-mix)$1,462 – $2,339.2
6″20.88 tons (hot-mix)21.92 tons (hot-mix)$2,192 – $3,507.2