Calculate rectangular excavations, trenches and excavations with sloped sides. Estimate loose material, weight and required truck loads.
Calculate excavation volume, loose material volume and the estimated number of truck loads required.
This value is completed automatically based on the selected material, but it can be changed.
For a rectangular excavation, multiply length by width and depth.
For sloped excavations, use the average of the bottom width and top width.
Excavated material increases in volume after becoming loose, so a swell factor should be applied before estimating hauling.
Basic formula
Volume = length × width × depth
Bank volume is the material volume before excavation. Loose volume is greater because soil expands after being removed from its natural compacted condition.
It is the percentage increase in material volume after excavation. The value depends on soil type, moisture and excavation method.
The total loose hauling volume is divided by the usable capacity of the truck and rounded up.
Yes. Select sloped excavation and enter the bottom width and top width.