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Asphalt Driveway Cost Calculator

Estimate asphalt tons, base gravel, removal, trucking, labor and total driveway paving cost.

Asphalt tonnage estimate (compacted @ 145 lb/ft³)

ft
in

≈ 30.48 m

ft
in

≈ 3.05 m

Thickness (in) — up to 5 spots

Enter one thickness, or measure several spots — the estimate uses the average.

Waste Factor
Asphalt Required
12.08tons

1000 sq ft × 2" ÷ 12 × 145 ÷ 2,000

Saved Estimates
  • Asphalt: 100×12.5 ft × 4 in = 1250 sq ft, 31.72 tons (incl. 5% waste)

    7/15/2026

Quick Tonnage Chart

Area2" Thick3" Thick4" Thick
100 sq ft1.2 tons1.8 tons2.4 tons
500 sq ft6.0 tons9.0 tons12.0 tons
1,000 sq ft12.0 tons18.0 tons24.0 tons
2,000 sq ft24.0 tons36.0 tons48.0 tons

Rule of Thumb — 1 Ton Covers

~80 sq ft
at 2" thick
~54 sq ft
at 3" thick
~40 sq ft
at 4" thick
Asphalt Calculator · Tons = L × W × (T ÷ 12) × 145 ÷ 2,000