How Much Asphalt Millings for a 16x80 Driveway?
A 16 by 80 foot driveway is 1,280 square feet. How much asphalt millings for a 16x80 driveway depends on depth: at 4 inches it is about 15.80 cubic yards or 20.5 tons. Suppliers usually sell by the ton, so the tonnage is the number to give them.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math for a 16x80 driveway
- Area: 16 × 80 = 1,280 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic feet: 1,280 × 0.333 = 426.7 cu ft.
- Cubic yards: ÷ 27 = 15.80 yd³.
- Tons: × 1.3 = 20.5 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 | 11.85 | 15.4 | 16.9 |
| 4 in | 15.80 | 20.5 | 22.6 |
| 6 in | 23.70 | 30.8 | 33.9 |
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. 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. For car and truck traffic, the depths in the table above are a reasonable starting range.
Ordering tips
- Round up. Compaction and uneven ground eat material. Adding about 10 percent is common.
- Delivery size. 22.6 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
Good uses:
- 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 2 inches takes about 4.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- 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.
- 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 16x80 driveway?
About 20.5 tons at 4 inches deep, or 22.6 tons with 10 percent extra.
How many cubic yards is a 16x80 driveway at 4 inches?
About 15.80 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 16x80?
1,280 square feet.
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