New Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Overlay
Asphalt Patching
Asphalt Requirements
Primary Materials
Additional Materials
0
Crushed Base
tons (6" depth)
0
Truck Loads
~20 ton trucks
Coverage estimates:
1 ton HMA @ 2" thick covers ~80-90 sq ft
1 ton HMA @ 3" thick covers ~55-60 sq ft
Tack coat: 0.05-0.15 gal/sq yd (0.01-0.02 gal/sf)
Asphalt Thickness Guidelines
| Application |
Asphalt |
Base |
Subbase |
| Residential Driveway | 2-3" | 4-6" | Optional |
| Heavy Residential | 3-4" | 6-8" | 4" |
| Commercial Parking | 4-6" | 8-12" | 6" |
| Light Industrial | 6-8" | 10-12" | 8" |
| Overlay (residential) | 1.5-2" | - | - |
| Overlay (commercial) | 2-3" | - | - |
Quick Reference
Weight conversions:
Hot Mix Asphalt: 145 lb/cu ft (3,915 lb/cy)
1 ton = ~13.8 cu ft = ~0.51 cy
1 cy = ~1.96 tons
Temperature requirements:
Paving: 50°F and rising
HMA delivery: 275-325°F
Compaction: Above 175°F