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Per-ton pricing

Hot Mix Asphalt Cost Per Ton

Use this guide to understand what a hot mix asphalt per-ton quote includes, what can be missing, and how to compare it with a full paving estimate.

Main unit

Hot mix asphalt is commonly priced by ton for material planning.

Scope matters

Material-only, delivered, and installed prices are different numbers.

Updated

Content last reviewed May 2026 for quote-comparison clarity.

Price math

Turn a per-ton quote into a project estimate

First calculate tons. Then multiply tons by the quoted hot mix asphalt cost per ton.

After that, add the items that are often outside a material-only quote: trucking, minimum load, base repair, labor, cleanup, and striping if the project is a parking lot.

Ask before comparing

  • Is the price material-only, delivered, or installed?
  • Which mix is being quoted?
  • Is there a minimum load or small-job charge?
  • Does the quote include trucking, fuel surcharge, and taxes?
  • How long is the price valid?

Related per-ton tools

These pages help you move from a material unit price to a more complete budget.

FAQ

It usually refers to the material unit price for hot mix asphalt. Delivery, installation, base work, and minimum charges may be separate.