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Asphalt Driveway Calculator

Estimate the tons of hot-mix asphalt needed for a driveway, based on area and thickness.

Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Figures are presented in United States units and terminology, and each formula’s basis is cited under regulatory standards below.

Last verified 2026-08-25 · v1.0.0

Market
Imperial · sales tax
39 ft10 ft2.5 in
Schematic, drawn to the proportions you entered — not to scale on screen.

Estimated asphalt driveway needed

5.891 tons

High confidence
Driveway area
390 sq ft
Volume
81.25 cubic ft

At the values currently entered, the result works out to 5.89 tons. Figures are shown in United States units and terminology; switch the market above if you are building elsewhere.

Estimated cost — your price

This site holds no price list for this material — local prices vary too much to publish honestly. Enter your supplier's price and the result is costed with it.

Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — a confirmed fix gets a permanent check of its own, so the same mistake cannot come back.

Presented in US customary units and US trade terminology. Where a formula follows a published standard, that standard and its edition are cited beside it on this page; where none governs, the page says so. Local amendments override model codes — verify against the code in force where you build.

Regulatory standards & verification citations

  • Compacted hot-mix asphalt has a commonly-cited average density of about 145 lb per cubic foot
  • Residential asphalt driveways are typically 2-3 in thick over a compacted gravel base

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Frequently asked questions

Does this include the gravel base?
No — this estimates asphalt only. See the Gravel Driveway Calculator for base material, which is typically installed under the asphalt layer.
How thick should my asphalt be?
2-3 in is standard for passenger vehicles. Consider 3-4 in for driveways that will regularly carry heavier vehicles like RVs or trucks.
Does temperature affect asphalt installation?
Yes — asphalt needs to be installed while hot and compacted before it cools, so professional installation is time-sensitive and typically not a DIY project the way gravel or pavers can be.