How Much Asphalt Millings for a 14x24 Parking Pad?
A 14 by 24 foot parking pad is 336 square feet. How much asphalt millings for a 14x24 parking pad depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 4.15 cubic yards or 5.4 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 14x24 parking pad
- Area: 14 × 24 = 336 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 336 × 0.333 = 112.0 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 4.15 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 5.4 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 | 3.11 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| 4 in | 4.15 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| 6 in | 6.22 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
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. If the yard sells by the cubic yard instead of the ton, use the cubic-yard column directly.
Preparing the parking pad
Dig out organic soil, compact the subgrade and set an edge so the stone does not migrate onto the lawn. A pad that holds parked weight for long periods benefits from a dense base under the surface stone. Since the parking pad carries parked vehicles, a little extra depth is cheap insurance.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 5.9 tons fits in a single 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 parking pad as firm ground allows.
When to choose asphalt millings
Good uses:
- Rural driveways and farm lanes
- Parking areas where a dust-free surface is wanted
- Low-cost base under a future paved surface
Less suited to:
- 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 10x20 area at 3 inches takes about 2.4 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
Questions people ask
How many tons of asphalt millings for a 14x24 parking pad?
About 5.4 tons at 4 inches deep, or 5.9 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 14x24 parking pad at 4 inches?
About 4.15 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 parking pad?
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 14x24?
336 square feet.
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