How Much Asphalt Millings for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
A 1000-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 12,000 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much asphalt millings for a 1000 foot driveway comes to roughly 192.6 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 12,000.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 12,000.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 148.15 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.3 tons per yard = 192.6 tons.
The asphalt millings calculator does this for any size.
Related: How Much Gravel for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
Asphalt millings needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of asphalt millings | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 74.07 | 96.3 | 105.9 |
| 4 in | 148.15 | 192.6 | 211.9 |
| 6 in | 222.22 | 288.9 | 317.8 |
| 8 in | 296.30 | 385.2 | 423.7 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 160.5 | 240.7 |
| 12 ft | 192.6 | 288.9 |
| 14 ft | 224.7 | 337.0 |
| 16 ft | 256.8 | 385.2 |
Related: How Much Crushed Stone for a 1000 Foot Driveway?
How many loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 211.9 tons, roughly 15 loads if the yard runs 15-ton trucks. Ask the driver to tailgate-spread it along the drive to save hours of raking.
Layers for a lasting driveway
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.
Buying the stone
If you haul it yourself, a typical half-ton pickup should carry only about half a cubic yard of stone, well under what the bed looks like it can hold. 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 1000 ft driveway?
About 192.6 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 1000 ft driveway?
About 15 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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