Estimate how many tons of hot-mix asphalt your paving project needs. Each dimension has its own unit (in/ft/yd/m), and the material dropdown sets the density automatically.
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Find each area's volume, divide by 27 for cubic yards, and multiply by about 2.0 tons per cubic yard for hot-mix asphalt. Residential driveways are usually 2-3 inches thick after compaction. Use the unit toggles and the material dropdown (set to Asphalt by default) as needed; add about 10% for compaction and waste.
Use this asphalt calculator for driveway, parking pad, lane and patch planning where the order is normally quoted by the ton. The estimate starts with compacted volume, then converts cubic yards to tons using the hot-mix density and waste allowance you choose.
Start with the calculator that matches how your material is sold: area, length, volume, count, weight or electrical load. Enter one work area at a time, use the unit selector beside each measurement, then review the order quantity and cost fields before comparing supplier quotes.
Most calculators can save the current estimate in your browser, reload named estimates, print a copy, switch to dark mode or create a shareable link. Those tools are intended for planning and communication; always confirm final quantities, coverage rates, density, code requirements and pricing with the supplier or contractor responsible for the work.