What does 1 ton of asphalt look like?
1 ton of asphalt is 2,000 lb (907 kg) of material. Poured into a loose pile, it is 6.22 ft (1.9 m) wide and 26.1 in (66.4 cm) tall, which is about the size of a refrigerator.
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Volume
Weighs 2,000 lb (907 kg)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 2,000 lb (907 kg)
- Pile width
- 6.22 ft (1.9 m)
- Pile height
- 26.1 in (66.4 cm)
- Density
- 1.45 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Asphalt typically ranges 1.3–1.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does it occupy?
- The volume is 165 gal (626 L). In kitchen measures, this equals 126,933 teaspoons, 42,311 tablespoons, or 2,644 cups.
- What is the density of this asphalt?
- The typical density is 1.45 g/mL, with a range of 1.3 to 1.6 g/mL depending on packing.
- What is shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the asphalt pile next to a basketball, a 5-gallon bucket, and an adult person.