Excavation and Truckload Calculator
Figure how much dirt comes out of a hole or trench, how much it grows once dug, and how many trucks you need.
Estimate only. Swell depends on the soil. Trench work also needs a competent person and the right shoring or sloping.
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Fill in your numbers and hit Calculate.
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How the math works
Bank cubic yards = L x W x D (ft) / 27
Loose cubic yards = bank yards x (1 + swell% / 100)
Truckloads = loose yards / truck capacity, rounded upCommon swell ranges run from around 10 to 15% for sand and gravel up to 30 to 40% or more for clay and rock. Use your geotech report or local experience when you have it.
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