Earthwork
Export Soil Calculator
Calculate soil export: loose (swelled) volume, truckloads, hauling, and disposal fees.
Inputs
Live estimate
Material needed
23.15 cu yd
- Area
- 500 sq ft
- Cubic feet
- 500
- Cubic yards
- 18.52
- Estimated tons
- 30.09
- Estimated truckloads
- 1.65
- Disposal cost
- $800
- Total cost
- $800
Diagram
Smart tips
- Ordering 5–10% extra is standard on irregular layouts. Running short costs more than the excess.
- You're just over one truckload — a slightly larger truck could save a delivery fee.
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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
- Compaction slider = swell factor. Soil expands 15–25% after excavation.
- Disposal fees vary widely — call ahead to confirm tip rate.
- Clean fill often accepted free at active construction sites.
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