Who is the Excavation Calculator for?

It is built for earthwork contractors who need fast, accurate results for price earthwork accurately.

How do I use the Excavation Calculator?

Enter cut and fill dimensions Set swell and shrink Review total volumes

Does this include haul-off?

Use the haul-off calculator for trucking totals.

Can I use it for trenches?

Yes. Enter trench dimensions for volume.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and designed for quick, practical results.

Does this work for projects nationwide?

Yes. It uses standard construction inputs used across the US.

Excavation Calculator

Account for swell, shrinkage, and haul-off.

Excavation Dimensions

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Depth (ft)

Swell Factor (%)

Clay ~25%, Sand ~12%

Truck Cap (CY)

Volume & Haul-off

Bank Volume

0.0

Cubic Yards (In Place)

Loose Volume

0.0

Cubic Yards (After Digging)

Logistics

Truck Loads Needed

0 loads

Based on 12 CY truck capacity. Always verify dump fees and local regulations.

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Excavation Calculator for earthwork contractors

Excavation Calculator helps earthwork contractors price earthwork accurately. Enter cut and fill dimensions and swell factors and get excavation volumes you can use immediately in your bid or project file.

Used by contractors across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, with active users in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver.

Quick answer: what does this tool do?

Calculate cut and fill volumes with swell and shrink factors.

How should I apply the results?

Use volumes for hauling and disposal estimates.

Is this suitable for public bids?

Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.

What keywords does this tool target?

excavation calculator, dirt removal calculator

The Excavation Calculator gives fast, reliable results for earthwork contractors to price earthwork accurately. Enter cut and fill dimensions and swell factorsand get excavation volumes in minutes.

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