Calculate a planning quantity for driveways and rectangular paved areas using a typical compacted asphalt density.
Results use your measurements and editable assumptions. Verify product coverage, density, waste and order rounding with the supplier before purchasing.
Tons = compacted volume × assumed density ÷ 2,000.
BuildCalc converts measurements to a consistent internal unit, applies your project geometry and only then adds the selected waste allowance. Packaging quantities are rounded up because partial bags, blocks or boxes usually cannot be ordered.
Asphalt quantity depends on compacted area, lift thickness and mix density. Enter the finished dimensions and intended compacted depth, then confirm the density and minimum delivery quantity with the asphalt producer. Complex tapers and variable-depth repairs should be divided into separate sections.
At a compacted depth of 2 in, a 50 ft by 10 ft section contains about 83.3 cubic feet. Using a planning density of 145 lb per cubic foot gives roughly 6.04 tons before waste and supplier rounding.
Project thickness is generally specified as compacted thickness. The producer or paving contractor accounts for placement and compaction when planning delivery.
No. It covers asphalt mix only. Base stone, tack coat, excavation, disposal, labor and equipment are separate.
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