Simple mode · tape measurements
Estimates — not exact
Not a certified survey

SIMPLE MODEasphalt millings calculator

Asphalt Millings Calculator

Estimate how many tons of asphalt millings a project or pile contains. Enter pad dimensions (length, width, depth) or a pile’s height and base circumference; the calculator converts volume to tons using a typical loose density of 1.9 t/m³, in cubic yards or cubic metres.

Want exact numbers, not estimates? Tape formulas assume an ideal cone or box — real piles settle, spill and merge. A drone scan (DSM/GeoTIFF from any photogrammetry app) captures the true surface: the PileReport DSM tool computes true per-pile volumes in your browser. Free, nothing uploaded.

Estimate from idealized geometry and typical loose bulk densities. Not a certified survey. Not for trade measurement. Always verify densities with site measurements.

NOTESDensities and methods

Questions this calculator gets asked

How many tons is a cubic yard of asphalt millings?

At a typical loose density of 1.9 t/m³, one cubic yard (0.765 m³) weighs about 1.45 tonnes — roughly 1.6 short tons. Milled asphalt varies with moisture and grading, so verify against a scale ticket before ordering.

Loose or compacted — which density should I use?

Loose millings off the mill run around 1.9 t/m³; compacted base courses approach hot-mix densities near 2.3 t/m³. This calculator defaults to loose — for a compacted lift, switch the material to Custom and enter your target density.

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