Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 22 ft Road
Tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet of 22 foot road: about 35 tons at 4 inches deep. The strip is 22 ft × 100 ft = 2,200 square feet. Long runs magnify small depth changes, so pin the depth down before ordering.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 26 | 2 |
| 4 in | 35 | 3 |
| 6 in | 53 | 4 |
| 8 in | 71 | 6 |
The math
- Area: 22 × 100 = 2,200 sq ft.
- Volume at 4 in: 2,200 × 0.333 = 733 cu ft (27 cubic yards).
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 35 tons.
Road section basics
A 22-foot width gives two full lanes. Recycled concrete aggregate is crushed old concrete. It compacts well and often costs less than virgin stone, which makes it a common driveway and pad base. 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 volume and tonnage calculator.
Good and poor uses for recycled concrete aggregate
Works well for:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Poor fit for:
- Near ponds, streams or sensitive plants, since fresh crush can raise pH
- Decorative top layers
- Drainage layers, unless the product is clean and screened
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of recycled concrete aggregate (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 10x20 area at 2 inches takes about 1.6 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
Questions people ask
How many tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet of 22 ft road?
About 35 tons at 4 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 3 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is 100 feet of 22 ft road?
2,200 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.
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