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Hot Mix Asphalt

Use Billd’s asphalt calculator to determine the quantity of hot mix asphalt (HMA) needed for your next project.

Asphalt calculator


How to use the asphalt calculator

This asphalt calculator estimates the tonnage of asphalt needed to complete your next paving project. To use the calculator simply enter the length, width, and thickness of the asphalt you are going to be placing and click on the “calculate” button.

How to get asphalt for your next construction project

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Estimate the amount of asphalt

The calculator assumes that the average weight of compressed asphalt is 110 lbs per square yard of inch thick asphalt.
Width (yards) x Length (yards) x Thickness (inches) x 110 lbs

2000 lbs
=
Total tons of asphalt

The estimated cost is based on the average cost of hot mix asphalt (HMA) of between $40 and $80 per ton. The price of hot mix asphalt depends on a variety of factors including:
2

Find an asphalt supplier

To determine the right asphalt supplier for your project you should reach out to several asphalt suppliers that look for asphalt plants close to your project’s location. Generally, the closer the asphalt plant is to your project the more money you will save on transportation costs.
3

Get asphalt quotes

Using your asphalt quantity estimate, call or email your local asphalt suppliers to determine the best price per ton of asphalt delivered to your job site.
4

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