How Much Asphalt Millings for a 12x90 Driveway?

A 12 by 90 foot driveway is 1,080 square feet. How much asphalt millings for a 12x90 driveway depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 13.33 cubic yards or 17.3 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.

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The math for a 12x90 driveway

Area: 12 × 90 = 1,080 sq ft.
Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
Cubic feet: 1,080 × 0.333 = 360.0 cu ft.
Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 13.33 yd³.
Tons: × 1.3 = 17.3 tons.

The volume and tonnage calculator does this for any size.

Asphalt millings needed by depth

Depth	Cubic yards	Tons (approx.)	Tons +10%
3 in	10.00	13.0	14.3
4 in	13.33	17.3	19.1
6 in	20.00	26.0	28.6

About asphalt millings

Asphalt millings are ground-up old pavement. When compacted and warmed by sun they bind into a fairly firm surface, which is why they are popular for rural drives and lots. Weight per yard is a planning number; the scale ticket at the yard is the real one.

Preparing the driveway

Strip sod and soft topsoil, grade for drainage and compact the subgrade before any stone goes down. Gravel drives last longer with a compacted base layer under the top stone and a slight crown so water runs off. This driveway sees car and truck traffic, so match the depth to that load rather than to the minimum.

Ordering tips

Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
Delivery size. 19.1 tons may take more than one typical dump truck load; small loads may carry a delivery fee. See how many tons of gravel in a dump truck.
Bulk vs bags. At this size bulk delivery is usually the practical choice.
Where it drops. Have the truck dump as close to the driveway as firm ground allows.

When to choose asphalt millings

Best suited to:

Rural driveways and farm lanes
Parking areas where a dust-free surface is wanted
Low-cost base under a future paved surface

Poor fit for:

Areas near wells or streams where local rules limit them
Decorative or barefoot areas
Jobs needing a uniform, clean look

Quick reference numbers

Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of asphalt millings (0.31 cubic yards).
Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 4 inches takes about 8.0 tons.
Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.

Mistakes that throw off the order

Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.

Questions people ask

How many tons of asphalt millings for a 12x90 driveway?

About 17.3 tons at 4 inches deep, or 19.1 tons with 10 percent extra.

How many cubic yards is a 12x90 driveway at 4 inches?

About 13.33 cubic yards.

How much does a cubic yard of asphalt millings weigh?

Usually around 1.2 to 1.4 loose tons, depending on stone size, fines and moisture.

How deep should asphalt millings be for a driveway?

The table above shows 3 to 6 inches. Shallower depths suit top dressing; deeper depths suit new installs and heavier use.

How many square feet is 12x90?

1,080 square feet.

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