RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement)
Milled or crushed old asphalt reused in new mix or as base material. Modern plants routinely run 20–30% RAP, recycling both the stone and the residual binder. Milling estimates convert removed pavement directly into RAP tonnage.
Where this appears in real estimates
This term isn't trivia — it's a working variable. These tools use it directly:
- asphalt milling calculator — Convert milled area and depth to RAP tonnage and truckloads for removal or recycling.…
- run the numbers with our asphalt tool — Calculate tons of hot mix asphalt for driveways, parking lots and roads, with compaction, …
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- Read the field guide on the blog — practitioner-level detail
- Related engineering article — from our licensed engineer
Reviewed: · Part of the CalculatorAsphalt Construction Glossary · Sources: see methodology & standards.