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Excavation Volume Calculator

Calculate excavation volume and truck loads needed for hauling.

How this is calculated
Bank volume = L × W × D. Swell volume = bank volume × (1 + swell%)

Assumptions used in this calculation

  • Truck capacity: Assumes a 6 m³ capacity per truck load for the load-count estimate.

About this calculator

Calculates the bank (in-situ) volume of an excavation and the swelled (loosened) volume for hauling, plus estimated truck loads.

Worked example

10×5×2m excavation, 25% swell

Result: Bank volume = 100 m³, swell volume = 125 m³

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