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How Much Asphalt Millings for a 100 Foot Driveway?

How much asphalt millings for a 100 foot driveway: about 19.3 tons for a 12-foot-wide lane at 4 inches deep. That is 1,200 square feet and 14.81 cubic yards.

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The math

  1. Area: 1,200.0 sq ft.
  2. Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
  3. Cubic yards: 1,200.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 14.81 yd³.
  4. Tons: × about 1.3 tons per yard = 19.3 tons.

The asphalt millings calculator does this for any size.

Asphalt millings needed by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons of asphalt millingsTons +10%
2 in7.419.610.6
4 in14.8119.321.2
6 in22.2228.931.8
8 in29.6338.542.4

Tons by driveway width

WidthTons at 4 inTons at 6 in
10 ft16.024.1
12 ft19.328.9
14 ft22.533.7
16 ft25.738.5

Truck loads

With about 10 percent extra, this is 21.2 tons, roughly 2 loads if the yard runs 15-ton trucks. Ask the driver to tailgate-spread it along the drive to save hours of raking.

Base and top layer

If this is a new driveway on soil, build a base of 4 to 6 inches of coarse stone first and finish with a packable surface stone. For a refresh, 2 inches over the old surface is common. Add culverts or ditches where water crosses the drive.

Getting it delivered

Most quarries and landscape yards deliver by the ton; ask whether there is a minimum and a delivery fee, and where the driver can dump without damaging your lawn. Asphalt millings bind into a fairly firm surface when compacted and warmed by the sun. Round up by about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.

Questions people ask

How many tons of asphalt millings for a 100 ft driveway?

About 19.3 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.

How many truck loads for a 100 ft driveway?

About 2 loads of 15 tons, including some extra.

How many tons of asphalt millings are in a cubic yard?

Roughly 1.3 tons for planning, but suppliers vary with stone size and moisture.

Do I need to compact it?

Yes for anything that carries weight. Compact in lifts of a few inches with a plate compactor.

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