Excavation Calculator
Calculate excavation volume, soil removal, and costs
Excavation Details
Note
Soil expands when excavated. The expansion factor accounts for the increased volume when loaded into trucks.
Results
Volume to Excavate
88.89 cu yd
2400.00 cubic feet
Expanded Volume (Hauling)
111.11 cu yd
1.25x expansion factor
Estimated Weight
106.67 tons
Truck Loads
12 loads
10 cubic yard dump trucks
Estimated Time
1.8 hours
Excavator work time
Cost Breakdown
Excavation: $266.67
Trucking: $2400.00
Disposal: $1666.67
Estimated Total Cost
$4333.33
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.