Earthwork
Excavation Calculator
Estimate excavated cubic yards, swell-adjusted volume, truckloads, and disposal costs.
Inputs
Live estimate
Material needed
46.3 cu yd
- Area
- 500 sq ft
- Cubic feet
- 1,000
- Cubic yards
- 37.04
- Estimated tons
- 60.19
- Estimated truckloads
- 3.31
- Disposal cost
- $1,400
- Total cost
- $1,400
Diagram
Smart tips
- Ordering 5–10% extra is standard on irregular layouts. Running short costs more than the excess.
Need this material?
Compare local supplier quotes.
Coming soon — Yardexa will connect your estimate with vetted local suppliers.
Yardexa AI Estimator
Turn this estimate into a full project bid.
Labor, materials, waste, and margin — generated in seconds. Join the early access list.
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
- Swell factor applied via the compaction/swell slider — soil expands after digging.
- Typical swell: 15–25% for topsoil and loam, up to 40% for rock.
- Standard tri-axle truck: 14 cu yd payload.
Frequently asked questions
Local suppliers
Get delivered quotes from suppliers near you.
Yardexa Marketplace connects your estimate with vetted suppliers. Coming soon.
Related calculators
Actual quantities vary due to compaction, swell, moisture, soil type, and site conditions.