Earthwork
Cut and Fill Calculator
Estimate the difference between cut and fill volumes on a grading job. Enter your area and average cut/fill depth.
Inputs
Live estimate
Material needed
11.11 cu yd
- Area
- 500 sq ft
- Cubic feet
- 250
- Cubic yards
- 9.26
- Estimated tons
- 14.44
- Estimated truckloads
- 0.79
Diagram
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How it's calculated
Area is derived from your shape inputs and converted to sq ft.
Depth is converted to feet; cubic feet = area × depth.
Cubic yards = cubic feet ÷ 27, then × (1 + waste %) × (1 + compaction %).
Estimated tons = cubic yards (with waste) × 1.3.
Truckloads = cubic yards (with waste) ÷ truck capacity.
Total cost = cubic yards (with waste) × price per cubic yard + delivery.
Material assumptions
- Use the shape/area inputs for the grading footprint.
- Enter your average cut depth; the calculator returns loose (swelled) volume.
- For true balance, model cut and fill zones separately.
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This is a preliminary estimate. Use a survey or grading plan for construction quantities.