Create Date: June 13, 2024
Last Modified Date: November 22, 2024
All you will need for this calculation is the following variables:
Your result will be an amount of tons needed of asphalt for you to complete your specific project. If the project will have complicated sections where there may be unique shapes and other factors, this tool may not be providing the best estimate. This tool works best for straightforward basic plots.
When you are using our calculator, it is an estimate that will be close to the amount needed, but not exactly correct. There are a number of factors that we cannot account for and that may be left out when you are entering values, so to keep it as simple as possible we omitted all of the other fields.
For more information about asphalt pouring and projects, you can look at this site for more specific information related to what may affect your pour and project.
Our asphalt tool is very easy and simple to use. The steps required to use it include:
Let's say you are redoing your driveway and want to plan for the proper amount of asphalt needed. Your project length is 12.5 feet with a width of 7 feet and we want it to be 3 inches thick. We can enter each value into the appropriate field to get our required amount of asphalt.
With the values entered we can now hit calculate and we learn that we will need about 1.59 tons of asphalt to complete our project.
Asphalt, also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is commonly used as a binder in road construction to create asphalt concrete.
Asphalt is preferred for road construction due to its durability, smoothness, ability to withstand heavy traffic loads, and ease of maintenance.
The amount of asphalt required depends on factors such as the dimensions of the area to be paved (length, width, thickness), the type of asphalt mix used, and local climate conditions.
The asphalt calculator uses standard density values and assumes a uniform thickness. It provides a good estimate based on typical conditions. For precise calculations, consult with a professional engineer or asphalt supplier.
