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How Much Asphalt Millings for a 150 Foot Driveway?

A 150-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 1,800 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much asphalt millings for a 150 foot driveway comes to roughly 28.9 tons.

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The math

  1. Area: 1,800.0 sq ft.
  2. Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
  3. Cubic yards: 1,800.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 22.22 yd³.
  4. Tons: × about 1.3 tons per yard = 28.9 tons.

The asphalt millings calculator does this for any size.

Asphalt millings needed by depth

DepthCubic yardsTons of asphalt millingsTons +10%
2 in11.1114.415.9
4 in22.2228.931.8
6 in33.3343.347.7
8 in44.4457.863.6

Tons by driveway width

WidthTons at 4 inTons at 6 in
10 ft24.136.1
12 ft28.943.3
14 ft33.750.6
16 ft38.557.8

Truck loads

Plan for about 31.8 tons with waste. On a 15-ton truck that is about 3 trips; spreading while dumping (a tailgate spread) puts the stone close to where it belongs.

Base and top layer

A new driveway usually starts with a larger base stone on compacted subgrade, then a top layer that packs. Topping up an existing drive takes much less, often 2 inches. Add culverts or ditches where water crosses the drive.

Ordering and delivery

Small dump trucks commonly carry around 5 to 10 tons and tri-axles more, but loads vary by truck and state, so ask the yard what fits in one trip. Asphalt millings bind into a fairly firm surface when compacted and warmed by the sun. The scale ticket is the real weight; tons per yard here is a planning figure.

Questions people ask

How many tons of asphalt millings for a 150 ft driveway?

About 28.9 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.

How many truck loads for a 150 ft driveway?

About 3 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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