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A Moment Can Save a Life

Every year more than 600 people are killed in roadway work zones. Construction companies are dedicated to ensuring the safety of their workers and the driving public. Roadway work zones use a variety of warning systems, barriers, and other traffic controls to make certain drivers and work zones stay separated, but it just takes a moment of distraction for an accident to happen and for lives to be changed for ever. This is one such story.

Quantity Calculator

Quantity Calculator
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1.95 tons/per cubic yard

PLEASE NOTE:

The ASPHALT CALCULATOR is a quick and easy tool to help you estimate how many tons of asphalt pavement your project will need. Just enter your project’s width (feet), length (feet), and planned nominal compacted thickness (inches), then click “CALCULATE.”

The calculator uses a mix density of 1.950 tons per cubic yard to estimate the total asphalt tonnage required.

For the most accurate results—or if you have any questions about your project—reach out to a MAPA member company. They’ll be glad to help confirm your numbers and provide expert guidance.