Asphalt Sealer Calculator

How to Calculate Asphalt Sealer Needed

Calculating the amount of asphalt sealer needed for a project involves determining the area to be sealed and considering the coverage rate of the sealer. This process takes into account the dimensions of the area and the specific properties of the sealer being used.

Asphalt Sealer Calculation Formula

The formula for calculating the amount of asphalt sealer needed is:

Gallons of Sealer = Area ÷ Coverage Rate

Where:

• Area is in square feet (length × width for rectangular areas)
• Coverage Rate is in square feet per gallon (typically provided by the sealer manufacturer)

Calculation Steps

1. Measure the length and width of the area to be sealed (for rectangular areas)
2. Calculate the total area by multiplying length × width
3. Determine the coverage rate of your chosen sealer (check the product specifications)
4. Divide the total area by the coverage rate to get the number of gallons needed
5. Round up to the nearest whole gallon to ensure full coverage

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the amount of asphalt sealer needed for a driveway with the following dimensions:

• Length: 50 feet
• Width: 20 feet
• Coverage Rate: 100 square feet per gallon

1. Calculate the area: $$Area=50ft\times 20ft=1,000sqft$$
2. Calculate the gallons of sealer needed: $$Gallons=\frac{1,000sqft}{100sqft/gal}=10gal$$

For this driveway, you would need 10 gallons of asphalt sealer.

Asphalt Sealer Calculation Visualization

This diagram visually represents the area to be sealed (1,000 sq ft) and the amount of sealer needed (10 gallons) based on the coverage rate of 100 sq ft per gallon.