Excavation Cost Calculator
Estimate excavation cost from dimensions, soil swell, excavation rate, truck capacity, haul cost, disposal rate and mobilization.
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$5,895.00
Bank volume
80 yd³
Loose volume
100 yd³
Truckloads
9
Excavation work
$1,120.00
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Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Bank volume = length × width × depth. Loose volume = bank volume × swell factor. Loads are rounded up. Total cost adds excavation, hauling, disposal and mobilization.
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FAQ
Excavation Cost Calculator questions
What is soil swell?+
Excavated soil occupies more volume after it is loosened. The percentage varies by material and handling.
Why round truckloads up?+
A partial final load still requires a truck trip and may be billed as a full load.
Does this include backfill?+
No. Imported fill, compaction and final grading should be estimated separately when required.