Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 28 ft Road
Tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet of 28 foot road: about 45 tons at 4 inches deep. The strip is 28 ft × 100 ft = 2,800 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 | 34 | 3 |
| 4 in | 45 | 4 |
| 6 in | 67 | 5 |
| 8 in | 90 | 7 |
The math
- Area: 28 × 100 = 2,800 sq ft.
- Volume at 4 in: 2,800 × 0.333 = 933 cu ft (35 cubic yards).
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 45 tons.
Building a road this width
At 28 feet wide, this is a two-lane road width. 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.
When to choose recycled concrete aggregate
Good uses:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Think twice 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 8x16 area at 2 inches takes about 1.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Where estimates go wrong
- 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.
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- 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 recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet of 28 ft road?
About 45 tons at 4 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 4 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is 100 feet of 28 ft road?
2,800 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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