Asphalt Tonnage Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the asphalt tonnage is:

\[ T = \frac{L \times W \times D \times G}{2000} \]

Where:

\(T\) is the asphalt tonnage
\(L\) is the length of the area in feet
\(W\) is the width of the area in feet
\(D\) is the depth of the asphalt in inches
\(G\) is the specific gravity of the asphalt (usually around 2.5 for hot mix asphalt)

What is Asphalt Tonnage?

Asphalt tonnage refers to the total weight of asphalt needed for a particular paving project. It is typically calculated based on the area to be paved and the desired thickness of the asphalt layer. This measurement is crucial in project planning and budgeting as it directly impacts the cost and amount of materials needed.

Example Calculation

Example:

Length of the Area (L) = 100 feet
Width of the Area (W) = 50 feet
Depth of the Asphalt (D) = 4 inches
Specific Gravity of the Asphalt (G) = 2.5

Using the formula:

\[ T = \frac{100 \times 50 \times 4 \times 2.5}{2000} = 25 \, \text{tons} \]

The asphalt tonnage (T) is 25 tons.