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Excavation Volume Calculator
How much dirt are you actually moving? Length × width × depth + swell factor = the real number for trucks and disposal.
Enter dimensions to begin.
FAQ
What's swell factor? +
When you dig soil up, it loosens and takes more volume than it did in the ground. Loamy soil swells ~20%; rocky material can hit 35-40%.
How big is a dump truck? +
A tri-axle dump averages 10–12 cubic yards. Tandem dumps haul 8 yd³. Quarry trucks haul more but rarely come to residential sites.