How Much Asphalt Millings for a 50 Foot Driveway?
A 50-foot driveway at the common 12-foot width covers 600 square feet. Spread 4 inches deep, how much asphalt millings for a 50 foot driveway comes to roughly 9.6 tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The math
- Area: 600.0 sq ft.
- Depth in feet: 4 ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Cubic yards: 600.0 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 7.41 yd³.
- Tons: × about 1.3 tons per yard = 9.6 tons.
The asphalt millings calculator does this for any size.
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Asphalt millings needed by depth
| Depth | Cubic yards | Tons of asphalt millings | Tons +10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 3.70 | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| 4 in | 7.41 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| 6 in | 11.11 | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| 8 in | 14.81 | 19.3 | 21.2 |
Tons by driveway width
| Width | Tons at 4 in | Tons at 6 in |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| 12 ft | 9.6 | 14.4 |
| 14 ft | 11.2 | 16.9 |
| 16 ft | 12.8 | 19.3 |
Related: How Much Does 50 Tons of Asphalt Millings Cover?
How many loads
With about 10 percent extra, this is 10.6 tons, roughly 1 load 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
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. Fabric under the base helps on clay or wet ground.
Ordering and delivery
Most quarries and landscape yards deliver by the ton; ask whether there is a minimum and a delivery fee, and where the driver can dump without damaging your lawn. 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 50 ft driveway?
About 9.6 tons at 12 ft wide and 4 inches deep.
How many truck loads for a 50 ft driveway?
About 1 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.
Should I put landscape fabric under the stone?
On soft or clay soil, a woven geotextile keeps stone from sinking into the dirt and makes the layer last longer.
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