How much does a ton of asphalt cover?

At 3 inches thick, one ton of compacted asphalt covers roughly 80 square feet.

Why is asphalt sold by the ton?

Asphalt is dense (~145 lb/cu ft), so suppliers price and deliver it by weight rather than volume.

Estimate how much hot-mix asphalt you need for a driveway, path, or paving project. Calculate tons, cubic yards, waste, and material cost.

Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.

Volume (cu ft) = area × depth ÷ 12. Cubic yards = cu ft ÷ 27. Waste-adjusted = volume × (1 + waste%).

How much does a ton of asphalt cover?: At 3 inches thick, one ton of compacted asphalt covers roughly 80 square feet.
Why is asphalt sold by the ton?: Asphalt is dense (~145 lb/cu ft), so suppliers price and deliver it by weight rather than volume.

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