Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 10 ft Road
Tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile of 10 foot road: about 847 tons at 4 inches deep. The strip is 10 ft × 5,280 ft = 52,800 square feet. Shoulders, pullouts and turnarounds add to the total; measure them separately.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 636 | 46 |
| 4 in | 847 | 61 |
| 6 in | 1,271 | 91 |
| 8 in | 1,695 | 122 |
The math
- Area: 10 × 5,280 = 52,800 sq ft.
- Volume at 4 in: 52,800 × 0.333 = 17,600 cu ft (652 cubic yards).
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 847 tons.
Road section basics
At 10 feet wide, this is a single-lane private road or farm lane. 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.
Where recycled concrete aggregate fits
Good uses:
- 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 14x28 area at 2 inches takes about 3.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight 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 recycled concrete aggregate per mile of 10 ft road?
About 847 tons at 4 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 61 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is mile of 10 ft road?
52,800 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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