Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 20 ft Road
Tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile of 20 foot road: about 1,695 tons at 4 inches deep. The strip is 20 ft × 5,280 ft = 105,600 square feet. On a job this long, half an inch of extra depth adds a lot of tons.
Volume and tonnage calculator →Tons by depth
| Depth | Tons | Truckloads (~14 t) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 1,271 | 91 |
| 4 in | 1,695 | 122 |
| 6 in | 2,542 | 182 |
| 8 in | 3,390 | 243 |
The math
- Area: 20 × 5,280 = 105,600 sq ft.
- Volume at 4 in: 105,600 × 0.333 = 35,200 cu ft (1,304 cubic yards).
- × 1.3 tons per yard = 1,695 tons.
What goes into the section
At 20 feet wide, two cars can meet with care. 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
Best suited to:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Less suited to:
- 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 20x25 area at 3 inches takes about 6.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
- 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 20 ft road?
About 1,695 tons at 4 inches.
How many truckloads is that?
About 122 loads at roughly 14 tons each.
How many square feet is mile of 20 ft road?
105,600 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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