Asphalt Calculator

How to Calculate Required Asphalt Tonnage with Our Hot Mix (Asphalt) Calculator

Using our Hot Mix Asphalt Calculator, you can easily determine the amount of asphalt or blacktop needed for your project. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Enter Dimensions: Input the length and width of the area to be paved in feet.
2. Specify Thickness: Input the desired thickness of your asphalt layer in inches.
3. Calculate: The calculator automatically computes the total tonnage of Hot Mix Asphalt needed.

Our calculator simplifies complex calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your asphalt paving projects.

How to Calculate Required Asphalt in Tons with Your Phone Calculator

If you prefer using a phone calculator, follow these steps:

1. Calculate Volume: Multiply the length by the width by the thickness (converted to feet) to get the cubic feet.
   • Formula: Length (ft) x Width (ft) x Thickness (inches/12) = Cubic Feet
2. Convert to Cubic Yards: Because asphalt tonnage is often measured in cubic yards, divide the total cubic feet by 27.
   • Formula: Cubic Feet / 27 = Cubic Yards
3. Determine Tonnage: Asphalt generally weighs about 145 pounds per cubic foot. Multiply the cubic yards by 145, and then divide by 2000 to convert to tons.
   • Formula: (Cubic Yards x 145) / 2000 = Tons

Remember, these calculations are estimates. The actual amount may vary based on the material's density, for example concrete and blacktop both have slight differences in density.

What is asphalt?

Asphalt, commonly known as Bitumen, is a fundamental component in construction and road engineering, celebrated for its resilience and cost-effectiveness. This dark, viscous material, derived from crude oil, is predominantly used in paving and roofing. In urban infrastructure, asphalt paving involves the use of hot mix asphalt (HMA), a combination of asphalt cement and well-graded aggregates like sand, gravel, and crushed stone. Asphalt is lauded for its flexibility, adjusting to various temperatures and traffic conditions, and its water-resistant properties, offering excellent waterproofing and sealing. Notably, asphalt is 100% recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Its applications range from road surfacing on highways, city roads, and bridges, appreciated for noise reduction and smooth finish, to driveways and parking lots, chosen for longevity and easy maintenance. Asphalt's use extends to roofing materials, effective in waterproofing and insulation.

Good luck, and dont forget to book this hot mix calculator so you can save time the next time your buying asphalt in bulk