Earthworks

Excavation Volume Calculator

Calculate in-situ excavation volume, loose bulked volume, approximate tonnes and lorry loads.

Excavation Volume Calculator

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Formula used

In-situ volume = length × width × depth. Bulked volume = in-situ volume × (1 + bulking %). Tonnes = volume × density.

Example

20m × 4m × 1.2m gives 96m³ in-situ. With 25% bulking, loose volume is 120m³. At 1.8t/m³, that is about 173t.

Important note

Actual haulage depends on the excavated material, moisture content, vehicle type, legal payload, access restrictions and weighbridge records.

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