How much asphalt for a 30 ft × 40 ft?

A 30 ft × 40 ft asphalt project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 30 ft × 40 ft asphalt project needs 21.75 tons (hot-mix) — buy 22.84 to cover waste — about $2,284–$3,654.4 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
Standard size shown by default. Change any value — the answer recomputes instantly.
You need
22.84tons (hot-mix)
Exact need: 21.75 tons (hot-mix) · plus 5% waste allowance
Material cost
$2,284–$3,654.4
Installed (US avg)
$4,834–$7,104
Shopping list
Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
tons (hot-mix)22.84$2,284–$3,654.4
Estimated material total$2,284–$3,654.4

30 ft × 40 ft at different depths

30 ft × 40 ft footprint of hot-mix asphalt
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″7.25 tons (hot-mix)7.61 tons (hot-mix)$761 – $1,217.6
2″14.5 tons (hot-mix)15.23 tons (hot-mix)$1,523 – $2,436.8
3″21.75 tons (hot-mix)22.84 tons (hot-mix)$2,284 – $3,654.4
4″29 tons (hot-mix)30.45 tons (hot-mix)$3,045 – $4,872
6″43.5 tons (hot-mix)45.68 tons (hot-mix)$4,568 – $7,308.8