Asphalt Calculator
Calculate the required tons and cubic volume of asphalt paving mix for roads, drives, or patios.
Asphalt Quantities
Weight Required
7.40 Tons
Estimated Volume
3.70 Cubic Yards
Area Coverage
| Square Yards (sq yd) | 66.67 sq yd |
| Square Feet (sq ft) | 600 sq ft |
| Pounds Required (lbs) | 14,800 lbs |
How to Estimate Asphalt Requirements
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) is dense and heavy. Industrial estimations operate on the basis that compacted hot asphalt weighs approximately **148 lbs per cubic foot** (approx. 2.0 tons per cubic yard). Marking out raw quantities uses three steps:
1. Calculate Volume in Cubic Feet:
Volume (cu ft) = Length (ft) * Width (ft) * (Thickness (in) / 12)
2. Convert to Cubic Yards & Area:
Volume (cu yd) = Volume (cu ft) / 27
Area (sq yd) = (Length (ft) * Width (ft)) / 9
Area (sq yd) = (Length (ft) * Width (ft)) / 9
3. Solve Weight:
Weight (lbs) = Volume (cu ft) * 148
Weight (Tons) = Weight (lbs) / 2,000
Weight (Tons) = Weight (lbs) / 2,000