Tons of Asphalt per 100 Feet of 24 ft Road
Tons of asphalt per 100 feet of 24 foot road: about 44 tons at 3 inches compacted. The strip is 24 ft × 100 ft = 2,400 square feet. Shoulders, pullouts and turnarounds add to the total; measure them separately.
Asphalt tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 29 | 3 |
| 3 in | 44 | 4 |
| 4 in | 58 | 5 |
The math
- Area: 24 × 100 = 2,400 sq ft.
- Volume at 3 in: 2,400 × 0.250 = 600 cu ft.
- × 145 lb ÷ 2,000 = 44 tons.
What goes into the section
A 24-foot width gives two full lanes. Paved roads sit on a compacted aggregate base, ordered separately from the asphalt. Crown the surface so water sheds to ditches on both sides.
Practical notes
- Phasing. Large tonnages are delivered over days; schedule spreading and compaction to keep up with trucks.
- Waste. Allow 5 to 10 percent.
- Hauling. Distance from the quarry or plant often costs as much as the material on long jobs; see asphalt hauling cost per ton.
Check other sizes with the asphalt tonnage calculator.
When to choose asphalt
Good uses:
- Driveways, parking pads and private lanes that need a smooth, sealed surface
- Overlays on old pavement that is cracked but still structurally sound
- Areas where snow will be plowed, since a paved surface does not throw stone
Poor fit for:
- Ground that stays soft or wet, unless the base and drainage are fixed first
- Very small patches, where bagged cold patch is often simpler
- Jobs in cold weather, since hot mix needs warm temperatures to compact properly
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.62 tons of asphalt (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 6.2 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 15x30 area at 3 inches takes about 8.3 tons.
- Weight used here: about 2.0 tons per cubic yard (roughly 145 lb per compacted cubic foot).
Common estimating mistakes
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons of asphalt per 100 feet of 24 ft road?
About 44 tons at 3 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 4 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is 100 feet of 24 ft road?
2,400 square feet.
Should I add extra for waste?
Yes, 5 to 10 percent is common.
Does this include the shoulders?
No. Measure shoulders and pullouts separately and add them.
Related guides
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- Asphalt Hauling Cost Per Ton: What Drives the Delivered Price
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- Tons of Asphalt per 100 Feet of 22 ft Road
- Tons of Asphalt per Mile of 24 ft Road
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