DRIVEWAY PLANNING · SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Start with the driveway measurements. Compare aggregate base volume, asphalt tons and preparation options before requesting a site review from US Construction Remodeling Corp.
Measure the driveway, parking pads and any repeated sections. Note how equipment and delivery trucks will reach the work.
Enter the asphalt and base depths being considered. Compare the quantities before finalizing the scope.
Review existing material, soft areas, drainage and the street connection before ordering or excavating.
YOUR DRIVEWAY INPUTS
Enter the property address, ZIP code, dimensions and proposed layer depths. Select removal, grading or geotextile only when they belong in the scope you want to compare.
The tool calculates quantities and an initial budget. A site review confirms the ground conditions, drainage, access and written project scope.
THREE CONNECTED LAYERS
Asphalt forms the wearing surface. Compacted aggregate supports it, and the ground below supports both. Increasing the surface thickness alone will not resolve soft ground or water trapped in the assembly.
Plan the slope and discharge route together with the base, edges and connection to existing paving.
FOLLOW THE CALCULATION
For a rectangular driveway, multiply length by width. Base volume in cubic yards is the area in square feet multiplied by depth in inches, divided by 324.
The divisor converts 12 inches per foot and 27 cubic feet per cubic yard. Use the depth selected for your own site.
Confirm the supplier's delivery unit, material density and loose quantity needed to achieve the specified compacted layer. Asphalt tonnage uses the density and allowance configured in the live calculator.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
A quantity calculation becomes more useful when the ground, drainage and delivery assumptions match the actual driveway.
COMPARE THE WRITTEN SCOPE
Send measurements, photos of the surface and street connection, the vehicles using the driveway and any drainage problems. Mention access restrictions and when the driveway must return to use.
LOCAL PREPARATION
Identify the permitting authority for the property. The City of Sacramento provides separate guidance for driveway and public right of way work; confirm the applicable permit before planning changes at the street.
Before excavation, premark and contact USA North 811. Review the ticket start time, responses and privately owned lines with the crew.
Use the requirements and material specifications selected for the project. Caltrans publishes reference standards; the permit authority and approved scope determine what applies to your work.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Our Chief Designer wrote this guide, and our general contractor reviewed it.
Chief Designer
Emin is the Chief Designer at US Construction Remodeling Corp. Emin leads client design meetings, measured layouts and 3D visualization in Revit, 3ds Max and Unreal Engine, and uses AI tools to speed up design and project planning.
General Contractor
Umit Sahin is a general contractor at US Construction Remodeling Corp. and oversees construction, permits, and inspections on our projects.
Updated September 30, 2026 · About our team
DRIVEWAY CALCULATOR FAQ
Multiply the area in square feet by the compacted depth in inches, then divide by 324. The calculator currently adds a 10% planning allowance. A 60 by 12 foot driveway with 4 inches of base needs 8.89 cubic yards before that allowance, or 9.78 cubic yards with it. Ask the supplier to confirm the loose delivery quantity and any conversion to tons.
Use the depths selected for your project. Vehicle loads, existing ground, drainage and the condition of retained material influence that choice. Entering a greater depth changes the calculated quantity; it does not establish the pavement design.
Divide the driveway into simple sections, measure each section and add their areas without overlap. Use Quantity for repeated areas with the same dimensions. Include parking pads or widened portions when they are part of the proposed work.
Yes. Set asphalt thickness to zero for a base-only calculation, or base thickness to zero for an asphalt-only calculation. Account for removal and preparation separately. An asphalt-only calculation does not confirm that the existing base can be retained.
It reflects the dimensions, layer depths, access and preparation options you select. The current tool shows an initial range of 85% to 115% of its calculated total. Site conditions and the written scope determine the project price. An emailed calculation is a planning summary, so compare its assumptions with the project proposal.
Check the authority for your address. Work in the City's public right of way may need an encroachment permit, and a new or widened driveway may need a driveway permit. Confirm the street connection and permit path before including that work in the project.
Premark the proposed excavation in white and contact USA North 811. Follow the ticket start time and confirm all required responses before digging. Private lines, such as irrigation or an owner-installed supply to an outbuilding, can require separate locating.
The initial calculation uses the property address, ZIP code, measurements and scope options. Name, email and phone fields appear if you choose to continue after seeing the result. You can review the calculation before taking that next step.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Share the measurements, photos, vehicle use and problems you want to solve. We can discuss the preparation, drainage and pavement scope together.
