Earthwork Calculators
Estimate excavation quantity, swell, truck loads, and disposal cost. Yardexa's earthwork calculators help contractors and estimators plan digging, hauling, and site prep.
Calculators
Excavation
Estimate excavated volume, swell, truckloads, and disposal cost.
Cut & Fill
Balance cut and fill volumes for site grading.
Import Soil
Estimate loose soil, truckloads, and cost for site fill.
Export Soil
Estimate export volume, truckloads, and disposal cost.
Truck Load
Estimate truckloads for a material delivery.
Dump Fee
Estimate total disposal cost across truckloads.
Aggregate Base
Estimate crushed aggregate base for driveways and slabs.
Road Base
Estimate compacted Class-2 road base for driveways and roads.
Related guides
How to Calculate Excavation Quantity
Bank yards × swell = loose truck yards. Round truckloads up and confirm disposal rate.
How Many Cubic Yards Fit in a Dump Truck?
10–14 cubic yards is a common single-axle payload — but weight often governs before volume.
Why Waste Factor Matters in Estimating
Running short costs more than the excess — a small waste factor prevents a costly re-delivery.