Asphalt Driveway Calculator
Estimate compacted asphalt volume, short tons or metric tonnes, truck loads and paving-material cost for a rectangular driveway.
Default project preview
9.57 short tons
Driveway area
480 ft²
Compacted volume
4.89 yd³
Truck loads
1
Material cost
$1,196.25
Calculator
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Compacted volume = length × width × thickness × allowance. Weight = volume × compacted density. Truck loads = round up (weight ÷ truck capacity).
FAQ
Asphalt Driveway Calculator questions
How thick should an asphalt driveway be?+
Thickness depends on subgrade, base, climate and vehicle loads. Residential designs often use multiple compacted layers rather than one loose lift.
Why does asphalt use weight instead of only volume?+
Hot-mix asphalt is commonly sold by weight. Density converts the compacted project volume into an estimated tonnage.
Does the estimate include aggregate base?+
No. The calculator covers asphalt material only; excavation, drainage and base preparation are separate.